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A Guide to Services for Aroostook Families
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PREFACE
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PurposeThis directory is designed to help the people of Aroostook County
find the support and services that they need. We hope you find it useful.Please contact us if you need further assistance or have an ideathat might improve the next edition.
Mission StatementHelping Hands for Children and Families is here to assist Aroostook
County citizens in their efforts to master the challenges of life by offering alink to available resources, information, educational opportunities, and anetwork of caring people.
Disclaimer StatementInclusion or omission of any agency, organization, or provider in this
publication is neither an endorsement nor disapproval of any agency,organization, or provider.
Director’s MessageWe have made our best effort to make sure that the information in
this directory is complete, accurate and user friendly.At Helping Hands we want you to know that your needs are
respected and that there is support and assistance available outside yourfamily circle. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Helping and being helpedare acts of humanity and community. Both giving help and receivinghelp can be wonderful experiences. Ask for help when you need it.Offer help when someone else needs it.
Please call us if you would like our help finding information,services, or support. It’s what we do.
Andy MichalkaExecutive Director
This edition has been funded by: Maine Department of Healthand Human Services Children’s Services and the AroostookCounty Action Program (ACAP).
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
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Call 911 for all ambulance, fire, or lawenforcement emergencies anywhere in
Aroostook CountyAbuseAlcohol Abuse Hotline………………...... 1-800-671-0929Hope and Justice Project…………..….. 1-800-439-2323Child Abuse and/or Neglect ....……..…... 1-800-452-1999Drug Abuse, 24-hr. Action helpline…….... 1-800-278-4941Drug, Alcohol, 24-hr. help & treatment ..... 1-800-930-9329Rape / Sexual Assault Hotline …………... 1-800-550-3304
TTY……….. 764-3903Rape Crisis and Response……………..... 1-800-310-0000
AIDS Hotline …………………….... 1-800-235-2331
Crisis / Suicide Hotline (Statewide) .…. 1-888-568-1112
HELPLine (AMHC)… (TTY 764-3903) 762-4851
…………………………………………. 1-800-432-7805· Crisis Intervention Services· Suicide Intervention Services· Trauma Recovery Services· Sexual Trauma Recovery Services ....... 1-800-550-3304
Hospital Emergency RoomsCary Medical Center…………………………… 498-3111Houlton Regional Hospital…………………….... 521-2242Northern Maine Medical Center (Ft. Kent)……... 834-3155
After 8 PM ... 834-1421The Aroostook Medical Center (Presque Isle)….. 768-4100
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-Runaway
or 1-800-786-2929
Poison Control…………………. 1-800-222-1222
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NOTICE: Some of the services in this directory have phonenumbers that ring into private homes or use shared office space;therefore, you may need to ask for the listed service to findout if you have reached the correct number. If we havelisted a wrong number or one has been changed, please call usand let us know.
ABUSE ………………………………………………….. 5-6ADOPTION ……………………………………………. 6-7ADVOCACY ………………………………………….. 8-11CLOTHING …………………………………..………. 11-12ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE & PLANNING ……….. 13-16EDUCATION- ADULT EDUCATION / GENERAL ..……………… 17-18- GENERAL and CAREER / VOCATIONAL …….... 18-20- COLLEGES ………………………………………… 20- PRESCHOOL and HEAD START ...............…………. 21- SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION ………………… 21-24- WELLNESS PROGRAMS …………...................... 24-27FOOD ………………………………………………… 28-29GLOSSARY ………………………………………….. 93-98HOUSING -SERVICES / MATERIALS ……………. 30-32INDEX ……………………………………………… 104-108INFORMATION 1-800 NUMBERS ……………… 99-103LEGAL ………………………………………………. 33-36LENDING LIBRARIES …………………………….. 36-37MEDICAL- CLINICS ………………………………………….. 38-40- COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES …………………. 41- FAMILY PLANNING ………………………………. . 42- HOSPITALS ……………………………………… 42-43- IN-HOME SERVICES ……………………………. 43-46- INSURANCE ………………………………………... 47- PHYSICIAN REFERRALS ………………………….. 47- SUPPLIES - Durable / Orthotics & Prosthetics ……….. 48
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MEDICAL THERAPEUTIC & SUPPORT SERVICES• ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILATION ..................... 48• ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY ................................... 49• HEARING AND SPEECH SERVICES ……………… 49-50• MASSAGE THERAPY …………………………........ 50• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY …………………............ 50• PHYSICAL THERAPY ……………………….............. 51
MENTAL HEALTHAGENCIES ……………………………….………. 52-60PRIVATE COUNSELORS / THERAPISTS ……….......... 61MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER ACRONYMS ............ 61
NUTRITION ……………………………………………........ 62PARENTING - CHILD CARE / EDUCATION & SERVICES 63PARENTING - EDUCATION & SERVICES ..................... 63-66RECREATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE …...... 67-68SHELTERS ............................................................. 68-69SOCIAL & SPECIAL SERVICES ………….……….. 69-83SUBSTANCE ABUSE - ALCOHOL / DRUGS …………....... 84SUPPORT GROUPS ...............…………………………..... 85-89- ABUSE, ALZHEIMER’S ……………….......................... 85- AUTISM, BEREAVEMENT………………………........... 86- BREAST FEEDING, CANCER, CARDIAC ……….......... 87- DIABETES, FIBROMYALGIA …………....................... 88- MENTALLY ILL, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS .................... 88- OTHER .……………………………………………...... 88-89TRANSITION SERVICES ………………………….............. 90TRANSPORTATION …………………………………….. 91-92
GLOSSARY …………………………………………..... 93-98INFORMATION 1-800 NUMBERS ………………....... 99-103INDEX ……………………………………………….... 104-108
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABUSE
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Adult / Elder Abuse / Neglect …. 1-800-624-8404
AMHC - Sexual Assault Services ...... 1-800-550-3304
Aroostook Council for Healthy Families169 Academy Street, Suite C .............................. 764-3495Presque Isle, …........................................ 1-877-207-230037 Bangor Street, Suite # 7, Houlton ....….…….. 532-1141More information on page 63 .…….. 1-877-207-2301
Hope and Justice Project Collect Calls accepted!
24 Hour Hotline ………………………. 1-800-439-2323Houlton Office……………………………….. 532-4004Ft. Kent Office … …………………………… 834-7395Madawaska Office ………………………….. 728-3199Presque Isle Office/ Administrative………… 764-297754 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Collect Calls are accepted!E-mail: [email protected]: www.hopeandjusticeproject.org
We provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, court and socialservice advocacy, unconditional emotional support, and appropriatereferrals to people affected by domestic abuse & violence. We offerweekly support groups throughout Aroostook County to women. Weoffer domestic violence training curriculums to social service and lawenforcement agencies, medical facilities and other interested communityorganizations, as well as school based presentations on healthy relation-ships.
Child Abuse and Neglect (DHHS)Child Protective Services 24-hour: ……. 1-800-452-1999
A 24-hour hotline that operates statewide for anyoneexperiencing abuse and/or neglect, or for callers who suspect that someone else is the victim of abuse or neglect
ABUSE / ADOPTION
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Houlton Band of Malilseet IndiansDomestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocacy Program24 HR Crisis Hotline (collect calls accepted) ... 532-6401690 Foxcroft Road, Houlton, ME 04730Jane Root, Director Office: .... 532-3000
We provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, hospitalaccompaniment, support group, court and social serviceadvocacy, legal assistance, transitional housing assistance,unconditional/confidential support and referrals to victims ofdomestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence.We offer training/education on domestic violence, sexual assault,stalking and dating violence locally, regionally, and nationally.
ADOPTION
Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine & TheKinship Program294 Center Street, Unit 1 ……………….. 1-800-833-9786Old Town, Maine 04468E-mail: [email protected]: www.affm.net
Providing support services for adoptive, foster andkinship families in Maine.
MAPS Adoption & Post Adoption Services100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland, ME 04106 .... 775-4101E-mail: [email protected]: www.maps-worldwide.org• Adoption: Since 1977, we have found families for over4,400 children. We also provide home study services, post-placement supervision, and adoption education for families.• Post-Adoption Support: We offer family and individualcounseling, educational events and webinars, information andbirth parent search, and consultation and referral.
ADOPTION
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Maine Department of Health and Human ServicesProviding complete information and training for prospective
adoptive or foster parents for children with special needs.Services are provided through A Family For Me.Web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/howtoadopt.htmWeb: http://www.adoptuskids.org/states/me/index.aspxsee page 75 for other DHHS services
St. Andre Home, Inc……………............... 282-3351Fax: … 282-8733
E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.saintandrehome.org
We serve both birth mothers and adoptive parents. Ouradoption services cover domestic and international adoption aswell as post adoption services. We also have several grouphomes to help young mothers develop parenting and life skills.Biddeford (Group Home)………………………. 284-7436Bangor …………………………………….….. 945-5021Lewiston (Single Mothers)……………………... 795-6528Mothers age 19-30 with more than 1 child that isunder 3 years of age …………………............... 783-8003
The Good Samaritan Agency100 Ridgewood Drive………………….... 1-800-249-1811Bangor, Maine 04401 …………………….…… 942-7211E-mail: [email protected]: goodsamaritanbangor.org
The Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers93 Silver St., Waterville, Maine 04901 ..……….. 873-4253Web: http://www.mainechildrenshome.org
• Domestic & International adoptions• Harland A. Turner Family Counseling Center• Teen Parent School Program is also available if the student
has a place to stay near our center.• Summer camp scholarship program
ADVOCACY
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Alpha One see page 70 for listing
Autism Society of Maine ............... 1-800-273-5200
CARES, Inc Client Assistance Program 1-800-773-7055
47 Water St., Suite 104, Hallowell, ME 04347E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.caresinc.org
Provides advocacy, information, and referral services forclients of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, IndependentLiving Services, and Projects with Industry.
Children’s Ombudsman ..... 1-866-621-0758 x 208
Consumers for Affordable Health CareFoundation ………………………….. 1-800-965-7476
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Adult advocacy ……………………….………. 493-4000Contact Person: Margaret Rowland ...... 1-800-767-9857Providing advocacy for anyone receiving adult services from DHHS
Disability Rights Center of Maine (DRC)P.O. Box 2007…………… Voice/TTY ..... 1-800-452-1948Augusta, ME 04338-2007 ……Voice/TTY …... 626-2774E-mail: [email protected] Fax … 621-1419
See page 75 for more information
Alliance for the Mentally Ill ……. 1-800-464-5767
ADA Tech. Assistance Center v/tty 1-800-949-4232
New England ADA Center, one of ten regional ADA Centersthat comprise the ADA National Network, provides information,guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), tailored to meet the needs of business, government andindividuals at local and regional levels.
Serving CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, & VTE-mail: [email protected]: www.newenglandada.org
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ADVOCACY
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Learning Disabilities Association of MaineLDA of Maine ………….…..................... 1-877-208-4029Northern Maine Community College33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ldame.org
This grassroots volunteer organization is dedicated toenhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learningdisabilities and related disorders, and their families. We also workwith professionals to help alleviate the restricting effects of thesedisabilities, and support endeavors to determine their causes.
LDA of Maine seeks to accomplish this through advocacy,education, research, service, and collaborative efforts.
Maine Civil Liberties Union ………….. 774-5444
121 Middle Street, Suite 301 .................. Fax … 774-1103Portland, Maine 04101E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.aclumaine.org
MCLU is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to thepreservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights
Maine Children’s Alliance / Kids Count /Children’s Ombudsman ................. 1-866-621-0758303 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 ............ 623-1868Web: http://www.mekids.org
Maine Developmental Disabilities CouncilAugusta, ME 04333, 139 SHS …….….. 1-800-244-3990Web: www.maineddc.org …………………… 287-4213
Promoting full inclusion of all people with developmentaldisabilities. Advocacy, Capacity Building, Systemic Change.
Maine Human Rights Commission51 State House Station ………………………... 624-6290Augusta, ME 04333 ………TTY/TTD: ... 1-888-577-6690Web: www.maine.gov/mhrc Fax … 624-8729
Has the duty of investigating discrimination of Mainecitizens; including: age, race, sex, color, religion, nationalorigin, and infringement of rights or dignity as establishedby The Maine Human Rights Act.
ADVOCACY
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Speaking Up For Us (SUFU) ….... 1-877-207-407766 Marshall RoadFort Fairfield, ME Contact Monique Stairs ….. 476-5500E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sufumaine.org
A statewide self-advocacy network for adults who havedevelopmental disabilities. SUFU Mission Statement• To help self-advocates keep in contact with each other.• To assure proper supports for self-advocates and self-advo
cacy groups in Maine.• To help people know their rights.• To support self-advocates to speak up for their rights.
State of Maine Public Advocate OfficeWeb: www.maine.gov/meopa ..………………... 287-2445E-mail: [email protected]
Providing advocacy for telephone, electric, gas, andwater customers in Maine.• Publishes the RATEWATCHER TELECOM GUIDE
State of Maine Public Utilities CommissionConsumer Assistance Division ……….. 1-800-452-469918 State House StationAugusta, Maine 04333-0018 Web: www.maine.gov/mpuc
The Commission’s Consumer Assistance Division (CAD) ischarged with ensuring that consumers and utilities receive fair andequitable service through Commission education and consumercomplaint resolution programs. As part of this mission, the CAD is responsible for responding to information requests, resolvingconsumer complaints, assessing utility compliance with consumer-related statutes and Commission rules, and screening requests fromutilities seeking to disconnect gas or electric service in the winter.
The Brain Injury Association of AmericaWeb: www.biausa.org ..………………..... 1-800-444-6443• Advocacy • Brain injury prevention• Education • Information and referral• Resources • Support groups
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The Good Samaritan Agency100 Ridgewood Drive …………………... 1-800-249-1811Bangor, Maine 04401 …………………….…... 942-7211
E-mail: [email protected]
The Maine Long-Term Care OmbudsmanProgram ……………………….……. 1-800-499-0229E-mail: [email protected] Fax … 621-0509Web: www.maineombudsman.orgProviding advocacy for consumers. Contact us if you are:• Concerned about the care or treatment received at home
or in a facility;• Someone interferes with the rights, health, safety or welfare
of long-term care consumers.
CLOTHING
2nd Hand Rose ……………………………. 498-2007
53 Herschel St., Caribou, ME 04736Used clothing, furniture, and household items at reasonable prices.
Calvary Baptist Church -Free Clothing ... 493-6608
46 Access Highway, Caribou Tuesday from 10 to 2
CCM Home Supplies and Food Bank Thrift Stores
Both stores are open Tuesday - Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM .14 Old Vanburen Rd, Caribou ..................... 496-3243 ext 311 Davis St., Presque Isle - Fridays until 9 PM .... 493-8919
Good As New Thrift Shop ……………. 532-0632
106 B Main Street Open Mon - Friday 10 - 3Houlton, Maine 04730 Saturday 10 - 2
Good Samaritan Thrift and Gift Shop 498-8655
40 Vaughn Street Tues., Friday 9 – 1Caribou, Maine 04736 Saturday 9 – noon
Second hand clothing and some household items at veryreasonable prices. Also a limited amount of emergency/disasterrelief (fire, flood, etc.)
CLOTHING / ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Good Samaritan Thrift Shop…(home) .. 728-7024
12th Ave., Madawaska, ME 04756 (shop) …..... 728-3841Open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 1 to 4
Good Shepherd Ministries …………..... 834-7166
273 West Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Very low priced clothing, small household items, bedding, toys.Vouchers for those in need, furniture, appliances, referrals, andother assistance available on a case to case basis.Open Monday – Friday from 12 to 4, Saturday 10 to 2
Good Shepherd………...............…………. 435-6581Ashland, ME 04732 Open mid-May through mid-SeptemberWed & Thurs., Hours are 1 to 4 and 6 PM to 8 PM
People Helping People Thrift Shop … 868-281170 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785Clothing, dishes and other small household items
Salvation Army Thrift Stores377 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 ….… 764-18162 Pleasant Street, Houlton, ME, 04730 .............. 521-0230We offer nice used clothing and miscellaneous articles, includingsome furniture at vary reasonable prices.
The Cubby .................................................... 496-0600
40 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736157 State Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 .......... 768-6200
Used clothing, household items, furniture, etc. at very reasonable prices.
ECONOMIC PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE
ACAP (Aroostook County Action Program)Home Energy AssistanceP.O. Box 1116 … (771 Main Street) …..... 1-800-585-3053Presque Isle, ME 04769 …………………….... 768-3053
ACAP has many programs and services targeted to assistwith home energy costs. Some of them have limited fundingand are not always available. Call and ask.
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Adaptive Equipment Low Interest Loans mPowerCall: Alpha One ……………………… 1-800-974-6466
Or FAME ask for mPower ……..…..……. 623-3263
Audient ............................................... 1-866-956-5400
Helping Low Income Families Afford Hearing CareAUDIENT is a nationwide program that helps those in needobtain hearing aids at a reduced cost. Candidates are qualifiedfor the program based on their annual household income.Carl Robert Dream FoundationProviding financial help to the families of children with lifethreatening or long term conditionsContact Linda Langley ……………………… 473-4495
Or Rebecca Langley ……………………… 473-0967
Children with Special Health Needs ProgramFax: … 287-5335 1-800-698-3624 ext. 5139TTY ... 287-8015 after 5:00 PM use… 287-5139Web: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/cshn/Coverage for special medical conditions.Eligibility:• Under age 22 and live in Maine• Meet current income guidelines• Have an eligible medical conditionConsumer Credit Counseling Services of MaineA divivion of Money Management International (MMI)Web: http://www.cccsme.org .….............. 1-888-845-5669MMI is now the largest full-service non-profit credit counselingorganization in the United States with over 96 branch offices intwelve states. Some of the many services offered include:• Debt repayment plans • Financial counseling• Consumer education • Informational resources
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)Referral to Regional Offices …………...... 1-800-452-4643Food Stamps, TANF, Maine Care, and Emergency AssistanceSee page 75 for Aroostook Regional Office #’s & services
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING
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Dorothy Ames Trust Fund ……... 1-866-238-8650Ask for Edward Deluccia for grant requirements
To help hearing impaired children to learn to speak byassisting with the purchasing of equipment or supplies.
General AssistanceShort term voucher assistance for emergency situations.Call your town office
If you feel that you have been treated unfairly by your townOffice; call DHHS Bureau of Family Independence and askfor General Assistance …………………. 1-800-442-6003
Helping Neighbors See page 77
Howard and Espa Michaud Charitable TrustContact Judy DeMerchant ………..…. 1-800-432-7366
Caribou & Presque Isle area ……… 493-4135Funding the care, treatment, and/or furnishing devices to
children with hearing impairments or disorders in AroostookCounty, priority will be given to children and youth from thegreater Presque Isle area.
Maine Education Services ……... 1-800-922-6352Stafford and Alternative Loans, and Scholarships 791-3600Web: www.mesfoundation.comE-mail: [email protected]
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine477 Congress Street, Suite M1 ………... 1-800-491-3171Portland, ME 04101Web: www.mainewish.org/E-mail: [email protected]
Making wishes come true for Maine children who areunder age 18, living with a life-threatening illness, and havenever had a wish granted before.
Promising Futures ………………... 1-877-233-9685Web: www.promisingfutures.comEmail: [email protected]
Career & Education Training, Counseling, and Coaching
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE AND PLANNING
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Salvation ArmyProviding vouchers to responsible persons that have become
the victim of negative circumstances, including children that haveabusive or irresponsible parents.Service Unit VolunteersAshland area Deborah Carney town 435-2311Caribou area Jane Ferrin town 493-3324Fort Fairfield Becky Hersey town 472-3800
or Ella Leighton town 472-3800Fort Kent area Angela Coulomb town 834-3090Houlton Capt. Emma Pearl SArmy 532-2322Island Falls area Pastor Dan Proulx 365-4330Limestone area Rev. Bob Amuzzini home 325-4366Madawaska area Lee Ann Daigo work 728-3614Mars Hill area Mr. McClung Town 425-3731Presque Isle Andy Michalka work 768-3115PI High School Deb Raymond work 764-8105PI High School Helena Ford work 764-8105PI High School Lisa McKenna work 764-8105PI High School Alison Ireland work 764-8105Van Buren area Rena L. Bouchard work 868-2728Washburn area Lisa Mette town 455-8485
Social Security Administration … 1-866-837-2719
365 Main Street ……………………….... 1-800-772-1213Presque Isle, ME 04769 Web: www.socialsecurity.govFiling for benefits, changing an address, making an appointment,etc. can be done online. There are also informational videos onYou-Tube. Social Security pays benefits for children in threedifferent situations as follows:• SSI Benefits for Children – These benefits are payable tochildren with disabilities who have limited income and resources.In order to qualify, the child must have a condition that isexpected to last a year or more.• Social Security Dependents Benefits – These benefitsare payable to children under age 18 (or 19 if the child is still in
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secondary school) on the record of a parent who iscollecting retirement or disability benefits. Benefits are alsopayable to children on the record of a deceased parent whohad worked under Social Security.
• Social Security Disabled Adult Child Benefits – Depen-dents benefits can be paid to individuals who became disabledbefore age 22. Like the benefits in the previous section, theseare paid on the record of a parent receiving Social Security oron the record of a deceased parent who had worked underSocial Security. Disabled adult child benefits are payable aslong as an individual is disabled and not married.
••••• Help With Prescription Drug Costs - Medicare benefi-ciaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited incomeand resources. The extra help can increase their cost savingsby paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductiblesand prescription co-payments under the new prescription drugprogram. The extra help could be worth an average of $3,700per year.
St. Mary’s Social Action ………………. 762-7711
Limited help for residents of Presque Isle, Chapman andMapleton on a case-by-case basis. Available Monday 9 tonoon and Thursday & Friday 9 to Noon & 1 to 5. At anyother time leave a message and your call will be returned.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation(ask for the Hear Now Program)
6700 Washington Avenue South ……........ 1-800-328-8602Eden Prairie, MN 55344Web: http://www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/
A National nonprofit that partners with hearing health careprofessionals and provides hearing aids to people with limitedfinancial resources.
Please call to discuss eligibility.
EDUCATION ADULT ED / GENERAL
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Adult Education ProgramsAshland, MSAD #32, Director - Melanie Cote ....... 435-3481Caribou, Director - Danny MacDonald ………….. 493-4272Danforth, MSAD #14, Rhonda Irish, Kristen Wittine 448-2383Fort Fairfield, SAD # 20, ......................................... 472-3271Fort Kent, MSAD#27, Director - Peter Caron …… 834-3536Hodgdon, MSAD#70, Supt. - Bob McDaniel ...…… 532-3015Houlton, SAD # 29 & 70 Dir., Houlton Higher Education Center,Region 2 Adult Voc. Coordinator - Otis Smith …….. 521-3100 x5Island Falls, So. Aroos. RSU #59, ............................ 757-8223Madawaska, Director - Christine Cowie …………. 728-6314Mars Hill, MSAD#42, Director -Roger Shaw ……. 425-3771Presque Isle, MSAD#1 Director - Larry K. Fox..... 764-4776Stacyville, MSAD#25, Dir. - Rowena Harvey …..... 365-4284Van Buren, MSAD#24, Director - Charlis Sullivan .... 868-5758
Aroostook Training & Education Coalition18 Military St., Houlton, ME 04730 Otis Smith ... 521-3100 x5E-mail: '[email protected]
ATEC strives to identify and meet a broad range of social,educational and employment needs by providing staff trainingand community life-long learning services that are affordableand accessible to all county adults, children and families.
Carleton Project 181 Main Street ........ 768-9998P.O. Box 438, Presque Isle, ME 0476918 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730 ...............768-1000Web: www.carletonproject.com E-mail: [email protected]
Carleton Project, with two locations, is a licensed, private,alternative high school for students not successful in a traditionalschool setting. Enrollment is limited. The the school’s focus issuccessful transition from school to post-secondary education/training or work. Emphasis is placed on high academic achievementand an understanding of issues that effect school performance.Students participate in group activities, community-based learning,hands-on learning and work experience as they help create indi-vidualized education plans for high school completion.
EDUCATION GENERAL / CAREER / VOCATIONAL
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Maine Dept. of Education …………..... 624-6600Fax ….624-6700 TTY ... 1-888-577-6690
Division of Special Education …………………. 624-6650 Fax … 624-6651
Maine Migrant Education …..…. 1-800-234-8848Migrant Education Hotline for migrant workers and their
families. Providing referreal for help with education, health,food, shelter, child-care or emergencies.
Numero para Educacion de los Migrantes Para trabajadoresmigrantes y sus familias. Para ayuda con: educacion, salud,comida, vivienda, cuidado para sus ninos o emergencias Estallamada es gratis.....……………………... 1-800-234-8848
CAREER / VOCATIONAL
ACAP Employment and Training66 Spruce St., Suite 2 ........................................ 760-6300Presque Isle, ME 04769-3222 .....…....... 1-800-635-0357
TTY ... 1-888-697-2877 Fax … 760-6343
91 Military Street ………................................... 532-5300Houlton, ME 04730-2421 ……..……..... 1-800-691-0033
TTY ... 1-888-697-2897 Fax … 532-5302
88 Fox Street, Suite 103 .................................... 728-6345Madawaska, ME 04756-1352 ……….... 1-800-432-7881
Fax … 728-4491• Help with job search techniques• Resume writing assistance• Interviewing tips• Get your skills and abilities entered into a job database• Access training opportunities• Information about financial aid, schools, apprenticeships
and on-the-job training• Information about starting your own business
AMHC Vocational Services See page 53
EDUCATION CAREER / VOCATIONAL
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ASPIRE Program (DHHS)30 Skyway Drive Unit 100 …………………….. 493-4000Caribou, ME 04736 ………………….... 1-800-432-7366
A comprehensive program, for TANF recipients, whichprovides assistance in acquiring work, training, and education.The goal of this program is to help people become self-supportive and leave the welfare system.Department of Labor, Located in Career CentersBureau of Employment ServicesBureau of Rehabilitation Services66 Spruce Street ………………………………. 760-6300Presque Isle, Maine 04769 ……………... 1-800-635-035791 Military Street …………………………… 532-5300Houlton, ME 04730 …………………..... 1-800-691-0033
Loring Job Corps Center……...... 1-800-733-562736 Montana Road, Limestone, ME 04750 ........ 328-4212Web: http://loring.jobcorps.gov/Home.aspx
An alternative, residential vocational school for youth ages16-24 that are unable to find employment and need further educa-tion. Providing full services for eligible and committed youngpeople. Students may live on site or commute from local area.
Maine Jobs Council ……Garret Oswald ... 621-5087
45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330Web: www.maine.gov/labor/mjc/
The Maine Jobs Council leads, advises, and manages the effort to create a world-class workforce development system inMaine.
Women, Work & CommunityNMCC –Andrews Hall…………………...…… 764-0050Presque Isle, 33 Edgemont Drive………... 1-800-442-2092Web: www.womenworkandcommunity.org
Services include individual and group skill development incareer and life planning areas, entrepreneurship consultationand training, money management workshops, and informationand referral. More info on page 83
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Women Unlimited Augusta, ME …... 1-800-281-5259E-mail: [email protected]: www.womenunlimited.orgConstruction related training programs, informational workshopsand a job bank.
COLLEGES
Husson College Presque Isle ……………... 760-1177
Admissions office ……………………….. 1-800-448-7766
Maine Educational Opportunity CenterUniversity of Maine5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 314 ..…....... 1-800-281-3703Orono, Maine 04469-5713 Web: http://meoc.maine.edu/
Free assistance for adults who would like to go to (or returnto) college to get an Associates or Bachelors Degree.• Admission assistance • Study Skills• Career Counseling • Financial aid assistance• Default loan advise
Northern ME Community College ….. 768-2700
33 Edgemont Drive Admissions Office … 768-2785Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……………...... 1-800-535-6682
University of Maine at Fort Kent …… 834-7500
23 University Drive Admissions 1-888-879-8635 x1
Fort Kent, ME 04743
University of Maine at Presque Isle…. 768-9400
181 Main Street Admissions Office …. 768-9532Presque Isle, ME 04769Houlton Outreach Center …………………….... 521-3100Web: www.umpi.maine.edu 1-800-584-0874
University of New England MSW ProgramOn-line MSW degree program ........... .... 1-800-994-2804E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION PRESCHOOL / SPECIAL NEEDS
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ACAP Headstart: ………………………... 768-3045
………………..... 1-800- 432-7881Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program for children
ages 3–5: offering education, health, and family services in eithera center base (class room) or home base (family home) option.Please call for more information. Centers are located in the com-munities of; Fort Kent, Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Mars Hill, PresqueIsle, Houlton and Dyer Brook. The Home base option isdesigned to serve Northern, Central, and Southern Aroostook
Little Feathers Headstart ………..……. 762-3742
13 Northern Road, Presque Isle, Maine 04769
Maliseet Headstart .................................... 521-2410
1 Maliseet Drive, Houlton, ME 04730
Military St. Baptist Church, Houlton ..... 532-2783
For 3 and 4 year old children
Sunshine Corner ………………………… 532-9056
Nursery school located at the Houlton Wesleyan Church.Operates from September to May for ages 3 to 5
SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division forthe Blind & Visually Impaired Education ProgramContact Belinda Ouellette ................................. 760-6347E-mail: [email protected] 1-800-635-0357
A program providing evaluation, consultation, educational,and technical services for blind and visually impaired childrenages 0-21 in their home, school, or community settings.
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Central Aroostook ARCStephen D. Richard, Executive DirectorP.O. Box 1245, Presque Isle, ME 04769 …............... 764-0134Web: www.caarc.comMission Statement: We provide people in our programs thenecessary supports to reach their highest level of personaldevelopment. Services are provided through eight programs.• Opportunity Training Center (OTC) .……........ 764-0134Contact Person: Paula Perkins, M.Ed. ext. 114
Established in 1967, OTC is a special purpose private schoollicensed by the Maine Department of Education. OTC providesan educational program for students enrolled from various schooldistricts in Aroostook County. Also providing DOE certified behav-ioral consulting services, educational testing (including VinelandAdaptive Behavior Scales) and in-house training (including Behav-ioral Health Professional-BHP certification training).• Adult Services Contact Pam Powers 762-5591, 764-013421 and 29 Lombard St., Presque Isle
21 Lombard offers adults individualized programs that includecenter based and community based activities designed to increaseindependence by teaching independent functioning, living and safetyskills with an emphasis on building familiarity with people and placesin their homes communities.
29 Lombard offers training and services focusing primarily uponbehaviors and activities basic to self-maintenance, self-awareness andself-motivation. The program also promotes the integration ofdevelopmental skills necessary for semi-independent living.• Community Supports Contact Kimberly Grant 764-0134 ext 21621 Lombard St., Presque Isle
Community Supports offers adults individualized programs thatinclude community based activities designed to increase independentfunctioning, living and safety skills with an emphasis on buildingfamiliarity with people and places in their home communities.• Case Management Services……………………..764-4454Contact Person: Don Chapman We provide this service to adultswith developmental disabilities throughout Aroostook County.Services include but are not limited to: continued next page
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representative payee, paying bills, monitoring individual’s budgets,social security paperwork, food stamp reviews, home visits, makingsure needs are met in regards to food and housing, and coordinatingmedical and dental appointments when needed, with limited transportation.• Children’s Services…Contact Doreen Bouchard 762-3279
We provide Children’s Home Support service to children agessix to twenty-one living in the Central Aroostook area. Staff willoffer support to children and families in coordinating andimplementing plans to effectively increase a child’s independentfunctioning, facilitate programs with families, and provide assistanceto help the child reach their highest level of personal development.• Residential Services Contact Kimberly Grant 764-0134 ext 216
This program provides support in five “Waiver Homes” in theCentral Aroostook area. The agency also provides support toindividuals in their own homes and communities through our “HomeSupports Program.” We also oversee a number of “Shared Living”models of residential support throughout Aroostook County.Programs emphasize growth and independence and are individual-ized according to each person’s personal needs and life goals.• Work Services…Contact Person: Sue Smith 764-6108
The “Sheltered Employment Program” provides part-timeemployment to people in paper sorting. Our Supported Employ-ment Program provides work skill training, increased indepen-dence, job satisfaction and self-esteem to its workers. We currentlyoperate a paper shredding business and a pallet recycling operation.• Employment Services Pam Powers 762-5591 Ext. 213
Contact Jarod Plummer .... 762-5591 or 551-9411Assisting individuals in finding employment for those approved
by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. A certified employmentspecialist assists with career exploration, interview preparation, jobshadowing, resumes, job development, trial work experience,supported employment and post-employment services.• Training Department Contact Scott Searles 764-5428
Offering a variety of trainings to people who provide supportsto individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages; includingCPR/First Aid, Safety Care, College of Direct Support TrainingCourses, Boundaries Confidentiality, Documentation, and more.
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Circle of Learning …………………......... 493-3394
1137 Presque Isle Road, Caribou, ME 04736713 Main Street, Caribou, ME 04736319 South Caribou Road, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742Mail to: PO Box 865, Presque Isle, ME 04769• ABA Consultation and Training & Classroom• Developmental Therapy for children ages birth to 5• Social emotional / Cognitive Evaluations• Individual Developmental Therapy & Family Training• Pre-K special purpose classrooms: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1
classrooms with focus on cognitive, social/emotionl and lan-guage-sensory based
• K-special purpose classrooms:
Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of HearingAroostook Outreach ........................................... 493-4527658 Main Street, Suite 1 Fax: ... 498-3765Caribou, ME 04736Email: [email protected] See page 78 for more
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Cary Medical Center …………............... 498-1143
163 Van Buren Rd., Caribou, ME 04736 TDD 498-2024• Car Safety Seat Rental Program .…………… 498-1143
Provides parents with car seats at a minimal fee.Contact Doris St.Hiliane for more information.
• Childbirth Education Classes ……………….. 498-1143Childbirth classes are offered on a regular basis.
Contact: Jen LePlante• Community Health Resources Library ……... 498-1365
The library is open to the public. Contact: Christine Ouellette• Community Tours of the Hospital ……….….. 498-1376
Contact: Bill Flagg• CPR Classes ……………….... 498-1674 or 498-1167
Classes for the community and healthcare professionalsthroughout the year. CPR instructor training is also available.Contact: Cara Miller or Debbie Green
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••••• Diabetes Education ………Debbie Green .…. 498-1167Patients and family education provided.
• First Aid Course (AHA) .…………………….. 498-1167This course is offered bimonthly for the community.
Contact: Debbie Green• Safe Sitter Course …………………….……… 498-1674
This is a medically accurate national program for children11 to 13 years of age. Contact: Cara Miller
• Seniority Program ……………………….…... 498-1380This is a wellness membership for those age 50 and over
designed to provide a wide range of benefits: Includes freehealth screens, newsletters, health education, social activities and much more. Contact: Betty Walker
Healthy Aroostook, a Healthy Mainr Partnership
Contact Carol Bell 768-3030 ext. 629Email: [email protected]: www.healthyaroostook.org
We provide resources and technical assistance for worksitewellness, physical activity, nutrition, substance abuse, chronicdisease, and tobacco cessation programs.
Houlton Regional Hospital …………… 532-2900
Programs for Families20 Hartford Street, Houlton, ME 04730
• American Heart Association CPR Heart Saver andHealthcare Provider courses available.
• Blood Pressure Checks This FREE service is offered inthe hospital lobby on the 1st Wednesday of each month from11:00 AM. to 1:00 PM.No clinics July & August call ........................ 532-5969
• Breast-Feeding, Is It for Me? An open discussion on theadvantages of breast-feeding, necessary preparation, andimpact on the family; topics rotate each month.Contact Kathy Blanchette, RN ……. 532-2900 ext. 2130or Erica Rockwell, RN ...................... 532-2900 ext. 2285
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Houlton Regional Hospital Continued• “Diabetes Self-Management” Classes offered 6 times
per year. Covered by most insurance. 532-2900 ext. 2516Contact Julie Codrey RN, Diabetes Educator
• Nutrition Counseling Services ….. 532-2900 ext. 2273Contact Heleana Nickerson, MS, RD, LD
• Tours for Schools Community Relations …….... 532-2900Tours are designed according to the age group and includevisiting the Emergency room, Radiology & Laboratory.Tours are free and last about one hour.
Northern Maine Medical Center …… 834-3155
194 East Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743Web: www.nmmc.org
• Cardiac Rehab Phase II at NMMC, Phase III at Wellness Center in FortKent and Acadia Family Health Center in Madawaska .......... 834-1516
• Childbirth Education Classes sponsored through NorthernMaine Medical Center (NMMC) A 6-8 hour training coursethat meets on one Saturday, every other month, to educate forchildbirth.
Contact Cheryl Daigle at NMMC ………….. . 834-1509• CPR Courses “American Heart Association Courses” (2 year
certification) ........................................................ 834-1933• American Heart Association First Aid Courses 834-1933
(2 year certification course; meets OSHA standards)
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The Aroostook Medical Center …….... 768-4000See www.tamc.org for up to date listings
• Baby Sitting Education Program……….....493-4620 x 109A collaborative course with the American Red Cross for ages 12 and olderto learn safe baby-sitting practices, including CPR and First Aid training.
• Childbirth Education Classes……...…………. 768-4325Classes are held regularly throughout the year formothers-to-be and their coaches.
• CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ………... 768-4160Classes are available for instructor certification and thegeneral public throughout the year.
• Diabetes Education ……………………..…... 768-4529Learn about diabetes, how to treat it &set goals to help you self-manage the disease. Monthly program requires a provider referral.
• First Aid and Pediatric First Aid courses ….... 768-4160• Healthcare Explorers – ARG ……………….. 768-4025
High school students explore careers in healthcare by partici-pating in fun hands-on activities. No registration is necessary.
• Health Sciences Library – ARG ……………. 768-4172A full range of medical resources are available for use bystaff, patients, students and the general public.
• Maine Child Passenger Safety Seat Program 768-4160Car seats given to parents/legal guardians of child. Must show Maine residency. Income qualification apply.
• Occupational Therapy ……….……………..... 768-4245Therapy for those whose lives have been disrupted by physicalinjury or accident, birth defects, aging, stroke, emotional ordevelopmental problems, arthritis and spinal cord injuries.
• Ostomy Counseling ……………………..….... 768-4393Advice and counseling for patients with diseases of the colon.
• Smoking Cessation Classes………………….. 768-4160Participants can sign-up for a smoking cessation program.
• Speakers Bureau……………………………... 768-4044Speakers available for public functions - health related topics.
FOOD
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Community ListingsAshland Food Pantry open 2nd Tues. 5 - 7 ......... 551-3350
31A Station St. and 3rd Thurs. 2 - 4Caribou
• Bread of Life Soup Kitchen ………………... 493-4858Located at 62 Collins Street, A meal is served at 4 PMMon.- Thurs. Open at 1 PM for people to cometalk, have a coffee and snack. Breakfast Friday 7 to 9 AM
• Caribou Ecumenical call Tu & Ths. 10 - 11 pick-up 11 - 11:30Connor, Perham, Wade, Washburn, Woodland 493-4860
• Goodwill Food Bank ……………………… 496-4201• United Baptist Food Pantry - Wed. 7:30 - 11 AM ... 496-7881
Eagle Lake St. Mary’s Food Pantry - open 2nd Wednesday 7to 9 AM Contact Thomas Labbe ....... 444-5404
Ft. Fairfield Friends Helping Friends Contact Stephen Lewis 227-9219Fort Kent Ecumenical Food Pantry …............... 834-4126
Open Pantry 5 - 6:00 PM on 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays9 - 10:30 AM 2nd and 4th WednesdaysInterviews are held at those times
• Emergency Food Pantry …(ACAP) ...…….. 834-5135Frenchville St. Luce Food Pantry; 45 US Route 1
Andrew & Rose McQuarrie 728-4635Grand Isle St. Gerard Food Pantry Joyce Roy ... 895-6995Hamlin St. Joseph’s Food Pantry
Gisele LaBreck …… 325-4592Haynesville Town Office………..….…… 448-2239
M & W 7:30 AM to 1 PM, TH 7 AM to 10 AMHoulton St. Mary’s Ecumenical Food Pantry ..... 532-9122
110 Military StreetAppointments Tues. & Thurs. 9 - 11, pickup 1:30 - 3:00• Maliseet’s Food Pantry Wed. 9 - 11 & 1 - 3 .. 532-7260• Salvation Army, 12 Court St., ....................... 532-2322Hours M, W, F 10 AM to 12 PM and 1 to 3 PM
Island Falls at Baptist Church Call Jeanette Parady 463-2449Limestone St. Louis Ecumenical Food Pantry 100 Main St.
Hours Thurs. 9AM to 2 PM Linwood True 325-4381
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Madawaska St. Thomas Aquinas / St. David’s1st & 3rd Wednesday 8 - 10 AMContact Ron or Rollande Gervais ...................... 728-3209
Mars Hill Community Food CupboardOpen Monthly 2nd Tues. 1 - 3, 4th Tues. 6 - 8 PM
Call Cathy Cropley ……. 429-8043New Sweden The Lord’s Pantry 2nd Saturday 896-3392
Limited emergency helpOrient Town of Orient Food Pantry ........................ 448-7729
82 School House Road Open 1st Thurs. & Friday 10 - 2Emergency assistance M-F 11 AM to 1 PM
Presque Isle ACAP-WIC program……… 768-3026• General Assistance Mon. - Friday 8 to 11 AM 764-2515• GIFT 11 Industrial Street ...................…... 764-8584
Presque Isle, ME 04769 Please call before visitingCall on Mondays from 9 - noon and 1 - 4 for an appointmentTuesday - come with shopping list at assigned timeIn an emergency call 762-7711 and leave a message
• Martha & Mary’s (M&M) Food Pantry … 764-0758 21 Parsons St. Friday open 1 to 5 for food boxesSoup Kitchen Meals served M, W, & Friday from 3 - 5
• Raven Food Pantry ...................................... 551-3668Southern Aroostook Food Pantry ..... 538-6404 or 538-5252
434 Calahand Road, Houlton 2nd & 4th Thurs. & FridaySt. Francis 100 Main St., St.Charles Food Pantry .. 834-5656Sinclair St. Joseph’s Food Pantry…... 543-6634Van Buren St. Peter Chanel Food Pantry ................ 868-2718
174 Main St. Call for hours
Food Supplement Program (DHHS) ... 1-800-452-464330 Skyway Drive, Unit 100, Caribou ………..... 493-4000General Assistance Call your local Town Office
Hunters for the Hungry ……….… 1-888-433-3763
Meals on Wheels ………………..... 1-800-439-178933 Davis Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 ............ 764-6185WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) ...... 1-800-432-7881PO Box 1116, Main St., Presque Isle, ME ..…... 768-3026
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ACAP (Aroostook County Action Program) .... 768-3023Housing …………................................... 1-800-432-7881771 Main St., PO Box 1116, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Comprehensive services for most problems associated withowning or renting a home or apartment. Section 8 rental assistance forcommunities that do not have a housing authority.Home ownership education and home ownership assistance programsalso available.
Catholic Charities Maine Home Supplies
Catholic Charities Maine ........................... .... 496-3243
PO Box 748 Fax: ... 492-2410Caribou, ME 04736
A non profit that accepts donations of used building materials,appliances, furniture, clothing and all household and garden itemsthat are resold at low prices to offset the costs of operating theirfood bank.Local Housing Authorities (Low Income Housing)Caribou Housing Agency ………………… 493-4234 ext. 525 High Street E-mail: [email protected]
Fort Fairfield Housing Authority ……………….. 476-577118 Fields Lane Web: www.ffha.org
Presque Isle Housing Authority ……………….... 768-823158 Birch Street Fax: ... 764-5614Web: http://pihousing.org E-mail: [email protected]
Van Buren Housing Authority ………………...... 868-5441130 Champlain St. Fax: ... 868-2833
E-mail: [email protected]
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Maine State Housing Authority …. 1-800-452-4668353 Water Street TTY ... 1-800-452-4603Augusta, ME 04330-4633 ……….…………… 626-4600Web: www.mainehousing.org
MaineHousing offers programs and services that make housingmore affordable to Maine people. Over 100,000 households willbenefit from our programs this year. We believe everyone deservesa good home.Homebuyer assistance — low, fixed rate mortgages anddownpayment assistanceRental assistance — Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, andreferrals to affordable rental housingHomeless assistance — financing for emergency shelters, andshort term rental assistanceHome improvement — home repair and lead hazard controlEnergy assistance — fuel assistance and home weatherizationHousing development — financing to develop affordable multifamilyhousing and supportive housing for people with special needs
For information on particular programs and services and how toapply, go to www.mainehousing.org
Maine Veterans’ Home ………………… 498-6074163 Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Sister Mary O’Donnell Shelter see Shelters
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USDA Rural Development …………… 764-4157 x4
Presque Isle Area Office735 Main Street, Suite 1, Presque Isle, ME 04769Web: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/me/index.htmWeb: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Guaranteed Single Family Housing Program:
Loans are made by mortgage lenders and guaranteed by USDARural Development to low and moderate income applicants to buy or build homes (30-year fixed interest rate) in rural areas of Maine.Single Family Housing Program:• (502 Loan) Low interest loans are made directly by USDARural Development to applicants whose incomes are less than 80percent of the median income for the area. This program is focusedtowards purchasing modest housing, constructing new homes, orrepairing pre-owned dwellings, located in rural areas of Maine.(Very Low to Low income)• (504 Loan) Loans are made at 1-percent interest rate torepair, improve, or modernize modest single family homes in ruralareas, making homes safer or more sanitary; or to remove healthand safety hazards. Applicants’ incomes must be less than 50percent of the median income for the area. (very low income)• (504 Grant) For homeowners 62-years old or older whocannot repay a loan. Grant funds are available to remove health orsafety hazards, or remodel dwellings to make them accessible tohousehold members with disabilities. (very low income)Multi-Family Housing Program:• (515 Loan) Loans made by USDA Rural Developmentto build or repair elderly or family apartment style housing in ruralareas for very low, low and moderate income residents. Up to102 percent of the appraised value or development costs, which-ever is less, can be borrowed by non-profits and up to 97 percentcan be borrowed by limited profits.• (521 RA) Tenant subsidy that provides assistance forvery-low and low-income residents of Section 515 Rural RentalHousing apartments. Tenants are required to pay 30 percent oftheir adjusted monthly income for shelter costs.
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Department of Attorney General …..... 626-8800
6 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333E-mail: [email protected]: www.maine.gov/ag• Civil Rights • Consumer Protection• Children and Families • Crime and Victims• Elder Issues • Health IssuesConsumer Protection Unit …………………... 626-8849Consumer Mediation Service ....................... 1-800-436-2131E-mail: [email protected]
This is a free service to Maine consumers who have a prob-lem with a business. Volunteer mediators work with the consumerand the business to resolve the problem. Disputes not mediated:private – neither party is a business, business to business, disputesoutside our jurisdiction, those disputes in which the consumerwould be best served by contacting a private attorney or thosedisputes where suit has already been filed.
Legal Services for the Elderly and Advocates forMedicare Patients………………...... 1-800-750-5353Free legal advice over the phone to Maine’s elderly
Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection 1-800-332-8529
TTY... 1-888-577-6690 Fax: …........ 582-7699
Web: http://www.maine.gov/pfr/consumercredit• Investigate complaints and perform examinations.• Educate consumers and creditors about their rights and
responsibilities under our laws.• Enforce laws to protect consumers who are subject to
illegal credit-related practices.• Enforce Truth in Lending (Regulation Z) credit disclosure
requirements.
Maine Civil Liberties Union …………... 774-5444Legal services covering constitutional rights and cases of illegaldiscrimination. See page 9
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Maine Department of CorrectionsDivision of Juvenile ServicesMain Offices: Community Corrections in Aroostook County27 Riverside Drive, Suite 102 .............................. 764-2043Presque Isle, Maine 04769 .................... Fax: ... 764-20451 Darcie, Drive, Suite 2011 ................................. 532-5453Houlton, Maine 04730 .......................... Fax: ... 532-5428Mountain View Youth Development Center1182 Dover Road, Charleston, Maine 04422 ...... 285-0880
To promote public safety by ensuring juvenile offenders in-volved with the juvenile justice system are provided risk-focusedinterventions, effective treatment, education, and other services thatteach skill and competencies; strengthen pro-social behaviors andrequire accountability to victims and communities.
Maine Equal Justice Partners ..... 1-866-626-7059
E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mejp.org 626-7058The mission of Maine Equal Justice Partners is to improve the
systems and supports that affect people with low income so thatthey can live with dignity and economic security. We advocate onbehalf of people with low income in the areas of health care, foodassistance, income supports, employment, and education andtraining. Maine Equal Justice provides a voice for people with lowincome through representation in the courts, the Legislature, andadministrative agencies; legal policy research and analysis; andeducation and training about their legal rights and opportunities toparticipate in public policy reform.
Maine Human Rights Commission 1-888-577-6690#51 State House Station, Augusta, ME ………... 624-6290Providing free investigation of discrimination charges andissuing nonbinding decisions. Web: www.maine.gov/mhrc/
Maine Lawyer Referral and Information 1-800-860-1460
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. …….. 764-4349373 Main Street TTY ... 764-2453Presque Isle, ME 04769 Web: www.ptla.orgFree civil legal services for low income Maine residents.
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Victim Witness AdvocatesOffices of the District Attorney ……………….... 498-2557144 Sweden St., Caribou, ME 04736 Fax: … 493-349326 Court St., Suite 101, Houlton, ME 04730 …. 532-429427 Riverside Drive, Presque Isle, ME 04769 …. 764-0504
To provide crime victims with help and guidance through theCriminal Justice process and Court hearings in criminal cases.
Volunteer Lawyer’s Project ……. 1-800-442-4293
THE LAW PERTAINING TO EDUCATION &CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
Times have never been better for children with special needs toreceive early intervention or special education services. The passageof public Law (PL) 91-142 in 1975 addresses special education rightsfor school age children.The amendments PL 99-457 in 1986 extends those rights to childrenages 3-5 and what is known as Part H of this law makes provisions forfunding the development of early intervention programs for childrenages birth through two. This set of laws referring to the education ofchildren with special needs has come to be known as the Individualswith Disabilities Education Act, more commonly referred to as I.D.E.A.INFORMATION ABOUT PUBLIC LAW 94-142
Going to school and getting an education is every child’s right. This istrue for children with disabilities as well. They have the right to go to schooland to learn academic and social skills in ways that meet their special needs.
To make sure that children with disabilities have these rights, Congresspassed a law in 1975 known as PUBLIC LAW (PL) 94-142. This lawrequires that all states (and territories) provide a public school educationto children, ages 3-21, (unless state law or practice does not provide forpublic school services for children 3-5 or 18-21), no matter how severetheir disability(s) . Under PL 94-142, children with disabilities havethe right to learn to the best of their abilities.
There are several basic rights that this law promised tochildren, with disabilities (ages 3-21) and their parents:• The right to a “free, appropriate public education” at publicexpense (in some cases, this may include placing a child in aprivate school); continued next page
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• The right to an educational placement that is based on anassessment and evaluation of each child’s own special needs;• The right for children with disabilities to receive teaching orinstruction that is designed to meet their needs; these needs areto be clearly written and included in an Individualized EducationPlan (IEP) for each child with statements about what servicesthe child will receive;• The right for parents or guardians to be included in makingdecisions about their child’s educational needs and to approvethe educational plans for their child; and• The right for parents (or guardians) to appeal any decisionsmade about the identification, evaluation, and placement of thechild through a due process procedure;• Finally, PL 94-142 requires that children with disabilities beeducated in the “Least Restrictive Environment” (LRE), that is, inthe most normal school setting possible, with special help provided.
LENDING LIBRARIES
Aroostook Council for Healthy Families 1-877-207-2300
Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)Child & Family Services -Resource Development Center ............................ 760-3500771 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
Health & Nutrition Services ……………………. 768-3026744 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
Autism Society of Maine ............... 1-800-273-5200
Mailed materials service available
Cary Medical CenterCommunity Health Resources Library …..……... 498-1365163 Van Buren Rd., Caribou, ME 04736
Eastern Maine AIDS Network ...... 1-877-990-3626
Maine Parent FederationP.O. Box 2067, Augusta, ME 04338-2067 1-800-870-7746
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Maine State Library Outreach Services64 State House Station ………………….. 1-800-762-7106Augusta, ME 04333-0064Web: http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach/index.shtml
Programs• Books By Mail • Talking Books• Large Print Books • Video Packets• Support Services for Public Libraries
We provide support services for public libraries, such asprogramming packets; Large Print deposit collections; and aStatewide Summer Reading Program. Libraries may also chooseto become Talking Books Service Centers.
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWeb: www.msmaine.org 1-800-344-4867
Technical Exploration Center ..... 1-866-274-0029
An outreach program of Husson UniversityAssistive Technology Lending Library ................. 992-927034 Summer Street, Suite 2A Bangor, Maine 04401Web: http://www.tecmaine.org E-mail: [email protected]
TEC is an assistive technology program that lends equipment,and provides evaluations, resource materials, technical assistanceand AT related training.
The Aroostook Medical Center• Health Sciences Library ………………... 768-4172A full range of medical resources are available for use bystaff, patients, students, and the general public.• Women’s Health Center ………………… 769-6636Books and videos covering many women’s issues
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Caribou VA Clinic …........................... 493-3800 ext. 7
Toll Free ....... 1-877-421-8263 ext. 3800
Cary Medical Center (walk in), Caribou 498-1611
Special Needs
Developmental Pediatrics ……………... 973-7557
Eastern Maine Medical Center …………... 1-877-366-3662Webber East Building, Suite 310 ext. 7557417 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Services include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderClinic, Developmental Evaluation Clinic, Learning DisabilitiesClinic, and Developmental Education Team Clinic. The teamassessment can be specialized to address specific referral questions.
East Grand Health Center .................. 448-2347
201 Houlton Road, Danforth, ME 04424
Fish River Rural Health Center194 E Main St., Fort Kent …............................... 834-3971P.O. Box 309, 10 Carter Street, Eagle Lake ....... 444-5973
Acadia Family Health CenterMadawaska, 460 Main Street, Suite 201 ............ 728-7300
ACAP Health Services / Family PlanningFt. Kent …………………… 834-3513Houlton …………………... 532-5303Presque Isle ………………. 768-3062
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Katahdin Valley Health Center ... 1-866-366-5842
Walk-in Houlton, 59 Bangor St. ................... 521-0022Occupational Medicine .................................. 532-4782
Island Falls, 1300 Crystal Road ….. 463-3600Patten, 30 Houlton Street ……........ 528-2285Millinocket, 180 Aroostook Ave. ... 723-6551
Dental Millinocket, 50 Summer Street ........ 723-6565
Madawaska Out Patient Center ……. 728-6359
Both Maliseet and Micmac services:Many health and wellness services are available to eligible
persons. Generally, eligibility requires being a Native AmericanIndian from a federally recognized U.S. Tribe and that resides inAroostook County. Must show proof of residency and tribalaffiliation at point of registration.
Maliseet Health Department …... 1-800-640-2266
88 Bell Road, Littleton, ME 04730 …….......... 532-2240
HBMI Health Clinic .............................. 1-888-594-8287Primary Care and Wellness Services …............ 532-4229
HBMI Behavioral Health Program … 532-2240 ext. 31Alcohol/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Micmac Service Unit …….............. 1-800-750-1972
8 Northern Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769 …. 764-6968Micmac Family ClinicPrimary Care and Wellness Services ………… 764-1792Micmac Behavioral Health Department ....... 764-1792Alcohol/Substances Abuse and Mental Health Services
Pines Family Health CentersCaribou, 74 Access Highway .……………….... 498-2356
Pediatrics (behind Cary Medical Center) ... 492-3451OB/Gyn (behind Cary Medical Center) ... 498-6921
Loring Health Center, 6 N. Carolina Rd., Suite B ... 328-4631Presque Isle, 66 Spruce St., Suite 4 …………. 769-2025Van Buren, 4 Main Street ……………………... 868-2796
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MEDICAL - CLINICS
Primary Care Health Services (TAMC)Aroostook Cancer Care, 140 Academy, Presque Isle 768-4151Aroostook Pediatrics, 140 Academy, Presque Isle … 764-5437Ashland Health Center, 33 Walker St. ……………... 435-6341Family Practice & Internal Medicine
23 North Street, Presque Isle ……………... 764-3142Ft. Fairfield Health Center, 23 High Street ………..... 768-4753Cardiology Services, 146 Academy, Presque Isle ….. 764-1898Caribou Health Center, 118 Bennett Drive Ste. 130 ... 498-3476Mars Hill Health Center
106 Main St., Mars Hill…………………….. 429-8333Nephrology Services
19 North Street, Presque Isle …………………. 768-7480Ob/Gyn Midwifery, 140 Academy, Presque Isle…….. 768-5944Occupational Health & Wellness
146 Academy, Presque Isle ……………….. 768-4568Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
140 Academy, Presque Isle ………………... 764-3734118 Bennett Drive, Caribou ……………….. 498-6151
Pulmonary Services, 146 Academy, Presque Isle ….. 764-2623Sleep Medicine Services
140 Academy, Presque Isle ………………... 768-3011Surgical Services, 146 Academy, Presque Isle ……... 764-6310Urology Services, 140 Academy, Presque Isle …….. 768-4562Walk In Care, 23 North Street, Presque Isle
Walk In Care is a convenient option for treatment of minorillnesses and injuries. Open Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pmSaturday and Sunday 8 am to 1 pm
Women’s Health Center140 Academy, Presque Isle ……………….. 769-6636
Togas VA Medical Center .…........ 1-877-421-8263
1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330Web: http://www.maine.va.gov/
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Acupuncture Dr. Connor …………........... 492-0346
22 Birdseye Ave., Caribou, ME 04736Also Chinese herbal medication
Apothecary Spa & Retreat ….…........... 498-6259
Jill Kalata, Licensed Massage Therapist117 Russell Road, Woodland, ME 04736Bethann M. Chamberlain, LMT118 Bennett Drive, Caribou, ME 04736 .............. 540-3666Traci Spooner, LMT181 Academy St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 ........... 551-5083• Aromatherapy using therapeutic grade Essential Oils• Group spa day - be pampered for 4 hours in a cozy country setting• Clay & herbal treatments• Facial microdermabrasion• Reflexology • Hot tub• Steam tent • Infrared sauna• Therapeutic Massage Body Exfoliation
Bethanne M. Chamberlain, LMT ….… 540-3666
118 Bennett Drive, Caribou, ME 04736
Knot-II-Bragg Farm Natalia Bragg …. 455-8386
469 New Dunntown Rd., Wade, ME 04736E-mail: [email protected]: www.knotiibragg.com• Traditional herbal products by Mail order or farmers market in
Presque Isle• Herb Walks - History in Aroostook County, by app.• Herbal seminars - Once a month June - Oct. by app.• Learn traditional treatments and cultural history• Seminars off farm/ten or more people/upon request
Myrtle Tree (Herbs) Donna Keegan ..…. 764-4980
Traci Spooner, LMT ….…........................ 551-5083
181 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
MEDICAL - COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
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Genetics Program (EMMC) .…... 1-877-366-3662Part of the Pediatric Specialty ClinicWebber East, Suite 305 ..…………………….... 973-5942417 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401• Cystic Fibrosis and PKU/Metabolic Clinics• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Evaluations• Genetic counseling - geneticist on staff• Spine-a-bifida, Cleft Pallet, and Forensics clinics• Support group for Muscular Dystrophy
ACAP Health Services / Family PlanningPO Box 1116, 169 Academy St. ………... 1-800-432-7881Presque Isle, ME 04769 ………....................... 768-3062
Frenchville Road, Ft. Kent, ME 04743 ………. 834-3513
91 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730 ……….. 532-5303Provides services including screening, testing, and
treatment for common STD’s, birth control methods,anonymous testing for HIV, as well as counseling services.Fees assessed according to family income.
HOSPITALSAcadia Hospital …………………… 1-800-640-1211268 Stillwater Avenue; Bangor ME …….... TTY 973-6100Mental Health and Chemical DependencyWeb: www.acadiahospital.org
Cary Medical Center ..………………..... 498-3111163 Van Buren Rd., Caribou, ME 04736 TDD498-2024Web: www.carymedicalcenter.org
Eastern Maine Medical Center ... 1-877-366-3662489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401 ……….... 973-7000Web: www.emmc.org
Houlton Regional Hospital …………… 532-2900
20 Hartford Street, Houlton, ME 04730 ... TDD 532-4089Web: http://www2.houltonregional.org/
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Northern Maine Medical Center ……. 834-3155
194 East Main Street, Ft. Kent, ME 04743Web: www.nmmc.org
The Aroostook Medical Center ……... 768-4000
140 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769Web: www.tamc.org
IN HOME SERVICESAcadia Home Care ................................... 764-1700
72 Industrial Street Fax … 764-3875Presque Isle, ME 04769 .……………..... 1-800-660-4132215 West Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 ... 834-7337
The professional staff at Acadia work as part of a teamwith your physician, therapist, nurse, social service agency,Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance companies toprovide you with individualized health care.Services Include:• Respiratory evaluation and assessment• Respiratory therapy and medical equipment• Durable medical supplies / wheel chairs, walkers,
bathroom safety equipment− Oxygen − Nebulizers and Medications− Incont Supplies − Cpap and Bipap and Supplies
Apria Healthcare100 Dowd Rd., Bangor, ME 04401 ....... 1-800-846-036870 Bangor Street, Houlton, ME 04730
• Durable medical equipment • Home respiratory services• Home infusion therapiesAroostook Area Agency on Aging …… 764-3396
One Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME ... 1-800-439-1789Web: http://www.aroostookaging.orgE-mail: [email protected] Care Attendants and Personal Support SpecialistsSenior Companions, Family caregiver counseling and trainingVeteran’s Independence Program
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Aroostook Home Health CareProviding CNA, PCA and Homemaker services
658 Main St., Suite 2., Caribou, ME 04736 ….. 492-8250345 Market Street, Ft. Kent Mills, ME 04743 .. 834-2990PO Box 1545, Houlton, ME 04730 ….....….... 532-9971
Care and Comfort ……………….... 1-866-764-3071
165 Academy St. ............……………………... 764-3071Presque Isle, ME 04769
Home Health Services – Our goal is to help clients maintaintheir independence. We provide medically trained professionalsto assist individuals with daily living skills and personal care sothey can remain in their homes.• In home personal care services• Pediatric & adult long term care and caring companions• Skilled nursing (in home)
Goold Health Systems….…….... 1-800-609-7893
Providing long term care assessments and care plan authorizations.
Hospice of Aroostook contact information on page
46 at sister program, Visiting Nurses of Aroostook
Madigan Home Health Care ……….... 532-7480
Houlton, 93 Military Street ……….…….. 1-800-723-5552• Home Health Aids• Physical & Occupational Therapy• Skilled Nursing
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Professional Home Nursing ......... 1-800-497-3915
7 Hatch Drive, Suite 110, Caribou, ME 04736 .. 498-3915
Presque Isle ……….. 762-3118Web: www.professionalhomenursing.com
Providing skilled nursing and therapy for people recoveringfrom a serious illness or injury.• Registered Nurses: Client assessment and instruction,
IV therapy, wound care/ostomy care, case management,other procedures within the scope of nursing, pediatric through geriatric nursing, education of disease processand medications
• Physical Therapy: Joint replacement, deconditioning,assess and evaluate, instructions on exercises and adaptiveequipment, ultrasound, TENS unit, neuro-muscular stem
• Occupational Therapy• Medical Social Worker• Home Health Aide• Speech TherapistPublic Health Nursing (DHHS)Caribou ………………... 493-4000 …... 1-800-432-7366Fort Kent ………………. 834-7700 …... 1-800-432-7340Houlton ……………….. 532-5035 …... 1-800-432-7338Free services provided by home visits:• Adult Health• Breast-feeding Support• Children with Special Health Needs• Communicable Disease Prevention and Control
(including Screenings and Immunizations)• Environmental Health• Growth and Development• Lead Poisoning Management• Newborn / Infant Assessment• Parenting • Pregnancy• Refugee / Migrant Health• SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)• Tuberculosis
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Pulmonary Support Service ………….. 498-6739542 Main Street, Suite 2 ...............…….. 1-800-464-6739Caribou, ME 04736 ………………… Fax: … 498-2480
For people with mechanical ventilators, home oxygenand other life supporting respiratory equipment. Ourlicensed Respiratory Care Practitioners visit people monthlyin their homes and report vital information to the attendingphysician.• Available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week• Delivers equipment and supplies at no charge• Direct billing to most insurance companies• Durable medical supplies
Seniors/Domestics Home Care Agency31 Maple St., PO Box 1771Presque Isle, ME 04769 .................................... 764-5232
Valley Home Health Services658 Main St., Suite 2., Caribou, ME 04736 ….. 492-1149345 Market Street, Ft. Kent Mills, ME 04743 .. 834-3756PO Box 1545, Houlton, ME 04730 ….....….... 532-9686Providing in home services throughout Aroostook County• Home health care• Physical & Occupational Therapy• Skilled nursing
Visiting Nurses of Aroostook (VNA)Hospice of Aroostook14 Access Highway ..................……….... 1-800-439-1685Caribou, ME 04736 ………………………….. 498-25782 Water Street, Suite 2 .............................. 1-800-244-4236Houlton, ME 04730 ..…………………………. 532-9261Patient Referral Line …………………. 1-866-591-8843Web: www.visitingnursesofaroostook.org
www.easternmainehomecare.orgVisiting Nurses of Aroostook is a part of Eastern Maine HomeCareand provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational andspeech therapy, social services, and hospice care in the home.
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Consumers for Affordable Health Care (CAHC)12 Church St., P.O. Box 2490 …......................1-800-965-7476Augusta, ME 04338 - 2490Consumer Assistance Program Helpline …...... 1-800-965-7476Web: http://www.mainecahc.org/
A Maine public charity whose mission is to assist Mainepeople in obtaining affordable health care. Providing non-partisan research, training and education to the public,government officials, businesses, and organizations.We also provide help and guidance with enrollment inMaine Care and advocacy with DHHS.
DHHS (Department of Health & Human Services)• Children with Special Health Needs Program
Fax … 287-5335 1-800-698-3624 ext. 5139
TTY .. .287-8015 after 5 PM use 287-5139
Maine Care (DHHS, Medicaid Funded) ......... 1-877-543-7669
A health insurance program that provides coverage topersons of all ages if they meet the guidelines. There areincome requirements and a small premium may be chargedin some situations.
Natl. Assoc. for the Self Employed ....... 1-800-649-6273
Physician referral services
Cary Physician Referral Service ……. 498-3111
The Aroostook Medical CenterPhysician Referral Service ……………………... 768-4186
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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Acadia Home Care ……………… 1-800-660-4132
72 Industrial St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 …….. 764-1700215 West Main St., Fort Kent, ME 04743 ……. 834-7337
Including a full line of respiratory supplies
ADCO Medical ..............…………. 1-800-727-5273
1292 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401 ...... 942-5273Web: www.adcomedical.com
Apria Health Care100 Dowd Rd., Bangor, ME 04401 …..... 1-800-696-473470 Bangor Street, Houlton, ME 04730 ………... 532-4969
Pulmonary Support Service ………….. 498-6739
542 Main Street, Suite 2 ...............…….. 1-800-464-6739Caribou, ME 04736 Fax: ... 498-2480
ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS
Aroostook Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLCP.O. Box 269, 40 North St., Suite 6 …..……….. 762-3808Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……..….…… Fax … 762-3809Northern Prosthetics 1-877-682-9055117 Academy St. ............................................ 768-5348Presque Isle, ME 04769 ......................... Fax … 540-1337Web: www.northernprosthetics.comOffering complete Prosthetic and Orthotic care
ACUTE INPATIENT REHAB
The Aroostook Medical Center ........... 768-4416
Acute Inpatient Rehab, 140 Academy, Presque IsleFocuses on helping those limited by illness or injury to
restore function and to live independently. Inpatient rehabpatients may work with physical, occupational, respiratory,and speech therapists, nurses, social workers, and dietitians.
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ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURYAMHC - Center for Integrated Neuro-Rehab
7 Russ Street, Caribou, ME 04736 …………….. 498-3820Our comprehensive treatment team assesses the needs of
individuals recovering from a brain injury and works with theclient, family members, caregivers, and all healthcare providersto develop an individualized treatment plan with the goal ofachieving the highest level of independence possible. Servicesare provided on an outpatient basis.
Maine Center for Integrated Rehab. ...... 1-800-942-5822Twin City Plaza, 248 State St. ............................... 989-2034Brewer, ME 04412Web: http://mcirme.com/
This is an integrated rehabilitation facility providing outpatient therapy for many conditions, including those resultingfrom brain injuries.
The Aroostook Medical CenterTAMC Neuro Rehab ............................. 768-473523 High StreetFort Fairfield, ME 04742
HEARING AND SPEECH SERVICESAural Rehabilitation Service ……….... 764-8401ARS Hearing Aids E-mail: [email protected] Martin StreetPresque Isle, ME 04769
Audiological services, including hearing evaluation, assistivelistening devices, hearing aid fittings, sales and service.
Cary Medical Center …Outpatient……... 498-1618
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Northern Maine Speech-Language PathologyServices, Inc.4 Blake Street, P.O. Box 308……………….... 764-4498Presque Isle, ME 04769 Fax: … 764-1912
State licensed provider of Speech / Language Therapyservices with evaluation and treatment of swallowing disordersa specialty. Consultants cover central Aroostook County.
The Aroostook Medical CenterOutpatient Speech ....................................... 764-4498
MASSAGE THERAPY
Celia Giles ………..… Presque Isle ……..... 762-1021
Jill Kalata, LMT 117 Russell Rd, Woodland 498-6259
Kerowyn Guillotte, LMT ..voicemail 781-306-3369
In home massage - New Sweden to Presque Isle 896-3393
Nanci Little, LMT ... Presque Isle ……...... 764-0746
Therapeutic Massage and Spa ……..... 492-0987
Norine “Sammy” Day, LCMT143 High St., Caribou, ME 04736
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Cary Medical Center - In & Outpatient .. 498-1618
Rehabilitation Services - PT, OT, Speech163 Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME 04736
Northern Maine Medical Center Therapy Works
194 East Main Street; Fort Kent, ME 04743 .... 834-3387
The Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC)• A. R. Gould Memorial Hospital - Presque Isle
Rehab Services Dept. (hand therapy) ........... 768-4245• Aroostook Health Center, Mars Hill ……….. 768-4924
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Cary Medical Center - In & Outpatient .. 498-1618
Rehabilitation Services - PT, OT, Speech163 Van Buren Road, Caribou, ME 04736
County Physical Therapy/LLC• Caribou, 118 Bennett Drive, Suite 140 ….... 498-6334• Fort Kent, 62 West Main Street, Suite 102 .. 834-4117• Houlton, 4 North Street …………………... 521-0200• Madawaska, 460 Main Street, Suite 105 ..... 728-7778• Presque Isle, 5 North Street ……………..... 769-2160
Griffin, Nancy, PT. (Pediatric) ..……... 764-6364
211 Spragueville Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Houlton Regional Hospital Positive Steps
114 North Street, Houlton, ME 04730 ............... 532-4093
Northern Aquatics ………………... 1-866-321-1999
A program of Northern Maine General call for appointment37 Carter Street, Eagle Lake, ME 04739 …..... 444-5152• Aquatic and Land-Based Physical Therapy for all ages• Independent and Group Exercise Programs for all agesE-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nmgeneral.com
Northern Maine Medical Center Therapy Works
194 East Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 ... 834-3387
Northern Physical Therapy and Rehab Services180 Academy St., Suite 3 ..................................... 764-0400Presque Isle, ME 04769PT, OT, Massage, Wellness, Yoga, Pilates, Meditation
Sjoberg, Susan, PT (Pediatric) ………. 764-6242
96 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769 cell ... 227-1247
The Aroostook Medical Center (TAMC)• Aroostook Health Center, Mars Hill ……….. 768-4924• A. R. Gould Memorial Hospital …………….. 768-4169
Presque Isle (ultraviolet and neurological therapies)
Addison Point .............................................. 532-7500
98 Bangor Road, P.O. Box 556, Houlton, ME 04730Providing in-home and in- community services for children
(ages 0-21) with developmental disabilities - Mental Retardation,Asperger’s Syndrome, or Autism Spectrum diagnoses.
Allies, Inc.5 Martin Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 …….. 764-580940 Market Square, Houlton, ME 04730 ……… 521-0551
Providing Employment and Rehabilitation Services forpersons with disabilities including: MR, MH, brain injury,hearing problems, vision problems, or people who havedifficulty getting and/or holding a job.• Job Options provides training and support• Job Coaching• Long-term Support• Case management & psychotherapy (adult & child)• Situational Assessments• Employability Assessments• Trial work experience program• Workshops / Consultations
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC)Access Center for Referrals .................. 1-800-244-6431HELPLine ..........TTY ......... 764-3903 ......... 762-4851Web: www.amhc.org ................................ 1-800-432-7805Statewide helpline ……………………..... 1-888-568-1112Peer Support Line……………………….. 1-888-565-5522Central / Administrative Office, 43 Hatch Drive, CaribouGeneral Information ........................................ 498-6431
Offices Web: www.amhc.org• Caribou –24 Sweden St., Suite 201 ….…... 493-3361• Presque Isle – 1 Edgemont Drive ………….. 764-3319• Houlton – 11 Mill Street …………………... 532-6523• Madawaska – 88 Fox Street, Suite 101 ..….. 728-6341• Fort Kent – 139 Market Street, Suite 109 … 834-3186
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A complete listing of services is available by calling yourlocal AMHC office or the toll-free number listed above. AMHCoffers the family-based services listed below.
Case Management ServicesCommunity Education and prevention include:• Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp• Healthy Life-styles• Parenting Classes• Workshops, courses and consultationCommunity Support ServicesChildren’s Behavioral Health Services
Emergency Services Program - Adults and Children• Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit• Adult Crisis Stabilization UnitFamily Treatment Home (Grand Isle)Group Homes and Supported Housing ServicesIntegrated Neuro-Rehab ServicesOutpatient CounselingSexual Assault ServicesSocial Clubs
Substance Abuse Services• Residential Treatment Facility (Adolescents & Adults)Supervised VisitationSupported EmploymentTargeted Case Management - ChildrenTherapeutic Foster CareTransportation ServicesVocational Services …..……............... 498-2528 43 Hatch Drive, Caribou, Maine 04736Vocational Services provides supported employment services
to individuals with psychiatric and other types of disabilities. Wefocus on placing participants in the competitive labor marketwith a “real” job and “real” pay.
AMHC Continued
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Care and Comfort ……………....... 1-866-764-3071165 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 ... 764-3071
Behavior Health Services are provided to a child in his/herhome or community setting, which focus primarily on behaviormanagement, increased skill development, and physicaldevelopment activities. These services teach the child appro-priate behaviors and/or specific skills and are short-term.• Child, adult, couple, and family therapy (age 3 & up)Caribou Veteran’s Outreach Center 496-3900456 York St., Caribou, ME 04736• Bereavement counseling for families of combat fatalities• Individual readjustment counseling• Referral for benefits assistance• Group readjustment counseling• Liaison with community agencies• Marital and family counseling• Substance abuse information and referral• Military sexual trauma counseling and referral• Community educationCentral Aroostook Psychiatric Services (CAPS)521 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769 ............... 764-9700
Providing: adult, family, child, and couples therapy; psychiatricevaluations; Medication Management.Seeing patients in both Presque Isle and Fort FairfieldCatholic Charities Maine ..…….. 1-888-387-9964E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ccmaine.org
Children’s Case Management ……..….... 498-2575Contacts: Tricia Barnes, Shane Theriault, or Alicia AndersonOur goal is to help locate, access and coordinate services that enable childrenwith mental health, developmental or medical disabilities, to remain in theircommunities and achieve their potential. Coordinated support may include:family and community support; individual, family and group therapy; respite care;comprehensive assessment and diagnostic services; crisis intervention andstabilization; recreational programs; vocational services; therapeutic summercamp; therapeutic foster or group home; self-help groups; and specializededucational programs. Referrals - Kim Herrin at 1-800-778-8544
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Functional Family TherapyProvides home-based family therapy services to families with at-riskchildren/adolescents ages 9-20. Functional Family Therapy (FFT)is well suited to youths with families who have experienced multiplestressors, family disruption, loss and grief, and/or show patterns ofnegativity and ongoing conflict between members. In addition,families that have one or more youths who display delinquency,acting out, violence, truancy, substance involvement or other seriousmaladaptive behaviors would be a good match for the program.This is an evidence based program that stresses establishing,building, and nurturing relationships within the family. The program isdesigned to be a short term program, averaging 3-6 months.
Referrals, by case managers, DOC or DHHS, or parents.Please electronically send the DHHS HCT Referral Form (password protected) to Kimberly Herrin at Catholic Charities [email protected], or fax to Kimberly at 941-2835.You can contact Kimberly at 299-1963. If you have any questions or would like more information aboutthe FFT program, please contact Ali LaFrance, LCSW, FFTsupervisor, 299-1939 at the CCM Bangor Office or visitwww.ccmaine.org/FFT .
Community Health and Counseling Services7 Hatch Drive, Suite 120 …………........... 1-800-809-2737Caribou, ME 04736 ………………………...... 496-3166
P.O. Box 70, 345 Market St. ………........ 1-877-219-1936Fort Kent Mills, ME 04744 ………………....... 834-4410
2 Water Street, Suite 2, (Trust Building) ..... 1-800-580-5510Houlton, ME 04730 ……………....................... 532-5510Web: www.chcs-me.orgProviding the following services• Community Integrations Workers• Family Centered services • Skills building• Kinship homestudies • Targeted case management• HIV/AIDS Casemanagement • Treatment Foster Care• Therapy (office / in home) Adult, Child and family
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Connections for Kids856 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME 04736 ................. 498-5001
Fax: ... 498-500240 Market Square, Houlton, ME 04730 .................. 538-3135
Fax: ... 538-3136Web: http://www.connectionsforkids.org/Our Services:
Connections for Kids is a fully licensed mental health agencyserving children, adults and families. We offer:• Outpatient Therapyfor children, families and adults• Targeted Case Management forChildren• Visitation Program• Home and Community Based Treatment (HCT)• Section 28• Rehab and Community SupportServices for Children with
Cognitive impairments and Functional Limitations
CTC of Aroostook (Consultation, Training & Counseling)454 Houlton Road ………………….…………. 488-6657Easton, ME 04740 ………………...... Fax: … 488-5650E-mail: [email protected] Mental Health Services:• Clinical Supervision• Community Training• Consultation Services• Divorce Education/Programs• Individually Designed Workshops
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Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100……………... 1-800-432-7366Caribou, ME 04736 …….................................. 493-4000
Provides support services to people with mental retardationand autism; age 18 and older, and their families. To be eligible aprofessional diagnosis must have been made before age 18. Itis a voluntary state agency that provides services to individualswith their knowledge and consent, or the approval of their legalguardian. Adult mental health services are provided to peopleneeding intensive community support.• Adult Mental Health Services - Intensive Case Manage-ment Services for adults with mental Illness.• Crisis Intervention – BDS maintains a 24-hour on-callphone number to assist consumers with mental retardation/autism when in crisis. ……………………. 1-888-568-1112• Family Support Program – This program provides funds(as available) to the family to use as they choose to support theperson with mental retardation or autism in their home.• Guardian Services – These services are available from theDivision for people who do not have a family member or closefriend and need assistance in making decisions about finances,health or a place to live or work. The BDS Office of Advocacyintervenes in instances of abuse, neglect and exploitation.• Representative Payee – BDS can act as Representativepayee and assist people who do not have a family member orclose friend and need assistance in making decisions about finances.• Respite Services – BDS will work with people to help findrespite providers.• Support Service Coordination(Case Management/Individual Support Coordinator)- An individualsupport coordinator/case worker will work with the person andfamily to assist them in determining and coordinating services andsupport based on individual choice. They will work with you if youneed assistance with transition planning, locating a doctor, finding aplace to live or a place to work.
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Empowering Life ........................................ 532-9906144 Military Street, Houlton , ME 04730 Fax 521-0900
Counseling and outreach services that are focused on thewhole person - mind, body and spirit. Biblically based counselingoffered upon preference. Lois Flewelling, LCPCEmail: [email protected] Web: www.empoweringlife.org
Fish River Rural Health10 Carter Street, Eagle Lake …………………... 444-5973• Counseling services194 E Main St., Fort Kent ….............................. 834-3971• Counseling servicesGreen Valley Associates ……….. 1-877-463-2156Administrative Office …………………………... 463-2156Main Street, Island Falls, ME 04747 Web: www.gva-me.org
Providing services for people with developmental andbehavioral health disabilities in Southern Aroostook andNorthern Penobscot Counties.• Residential facilities for adults (Five)• Day support programs for adults (Two)• Work support services for adultsKindred Spirits; Growth and Learning, LLC49 South Road ................................................... 757-7017Oakfield, ME 04763 ........................... Fax ... 757-7114• Group, family and individual therapy• Equine assisted psychotherapyWeb: http://www.kindredspiritsgrowthlearningllc.com
Life By Design18 High Street, PO Box 723, Houlton, ME 04730 .............. 532-9660147 Academy St., PO Box 509 Presque Isle, ME 04769 ....... 764-6825272 West Main St., Suite 101, Fort Kent, ME 04743 ............ 834-5430276 Birdseye Avenue, Caribou ME 04736 ......... 492-1653• Case Management for children MH & MR• DEEP Program• Mental Health Treatment (Individual & Group)• Substance Abuse Counseling (Individual & Group)
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New Day Counseling20 Old Van Buren Road, Caribou ....................... 492-1130E-mail: [email protected]• Children’s case management • Child therapy• Adult & family therapy • Group therapy• Sexual offender trainings
Northern Maine GeneralP.O. Box 310 (Church Street) …………... 1-866-321-1999Eagle Lake, ME 04739 ……………………….. 444-515292 Bennett Drive, Caribou, ME 04736 ................ 492-1036Web: www.nmgeneral.com
Northern Maine General is a nonprofit social serviceorganization that provides diverse services locally and regionally.• Adult waiver foster care• Adult residential care• Children’s case management• Children’s in-home supports• Children’s residential care• Day programming for adults with mental retardation• Nursing home care / Skilled nursing• Outpatient Rehabilitation Services• Shared living• Supportive employment opportunities
Psychologist Information & Referral Service69 Sewall St., Augusta, ME ………......... 1-800-287-5065Maine Psychological Association Web: www.mepa.org
St. Michael’s Center (Catholic Charities Maine)Bangor (physical location of facility) …………... 941-2855P.O. Box 748, Caribou, ME 04736 …………... 498-2575E-mail:[email protected]. or [email protected]: www.ccmaine.orgFor more info on Catholic Charities Maine services see page 72
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The Nehemiah Project …....................... 768-3400
Nancy C. Nichols, M.Ed, LCPC, NCC ... Fax 768-340134 North St. Suite 2, P.O. Box 4202Presque Isle, ME 04769Web: nehemiahprojectonline.comE-mail [email protected]• Christian counseling • Christian Life Coaching• Education & Training Programs • Ministry support services
The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. ............. 425-3880
14 Main Street, Mars hill, ME 04758Web: www.thlh.org• Children’s case management• Children’s in-home supports• Licensed counseling• Community life skills - MR & Autism• Section 28 & HCT• Girls and Boys group homes (teens)
Wings for Children & Families, Inc.14 Carroll St., Suite 3 .............................. 1-888-946-4745Caribou, ME 04736 .......................................... 493-4671Serving all of Aroostook County Intake 1-800-823-2988
Wings offers case management that is family focusedand parent driven. We use the wraparound process as we workwith the child and family team, which may include people fromall areas of the child’s life. The team develops an individualized planwith the family to keep the child safely at home. The child and thefamily team work together to maximize the child and familiesstrengths and identify the child’s needs. Finally, the team plans acourse of action to meet those needs. The case manager will thenhelp to monitor these services and continuously assess need foradditional supports with the Child and Family Team.
To be eligible, your child must have been diagnosed witha mental health diagnosis (ADHD, autism spectrum, MR,depression, etc.) have or be eligible for MaineCare, and be0 to 21 years of age.
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Beaulieu, Georgette; LCSW …………. 764-8573
744 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Bradstreet, Mavis …...............………….. 425-3079
667 Main Road; Bridgewater, ME 04735Providing Christian Counseling
Brakel, Joy; LCSW, LADC, CCS ….. 498-2994
583 Main St., Caribou, ME 04736
Cashman, Jean; LCSW ……………….. 768-9422
583 Main St., Caribou, ME 04736
Flewelling, Lois, LCPC ……………….. 532-9906
PO Box 517, Houlton, ME 04730Providing clinical or faith based counseling
Freedman, Jonathan; Ph.D.………….. 498-6395
49 Herschel Street, Caribou, ME 04736
Nichols, Nancy, M.ed, LCPC, NCCProviding faith based counseling ………......... 768-3400
Ritz, Jackie Pauli; ACSW, LCSW ….. 834-2011
1879 St. John Road, Fort Kent, ME 04743
Rush, Shirley; LCSW ............................... 472-1212
421 Main Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Mental Health Provider AcronymsACSW - Academy Certified Social WorkerCCS - Certified Clinical SupervisorLCSW - Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLADC - Licensed Alcohol and Drug CounselorLCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional CounselorMD - Medical Doctor (Psychiatrist in this listing)M.Ed - Masters of EducationNCC - National Certified CounselorPh.D. - Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Psychologist)
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Houlton Regional HospitalNutrition Counseling ServicesContact Heleana Nickerson, MS, RD, LD …........ 532-2900Tailored to individual needs. ext. 2273• Diets for specific medical conditions• Eating disorders• Nutrition for disease prevention• Weight management
Medical Nutrition Therapy Services (NMMC)Contact Anna Cannan …................................... 834-1312
The Aroostook Medical CenterDietitians ………………………...................... 768-4358
University of Maine Cooperative Extension - Eat Well Nutritional Education Program
Ft. Kent ……….. 1-800-287-1421 …………... 834-3905
Houlton ……….. 1-800-287-1469 …………... 532-6548
Presque Isle …… 1-800-287-1462 …………... 764-3361Ask for Lisa Fishman
This is an educational program that is free to income-eligiblefamilies and individuals.• Nutrition Associates provide nutrition programs & nutritionalguidance (menu ideas, low cost recipes, money saving tips)
WIC-Woman Infants And Children (ACAP)
Presque Isle …………………………………… 768-3026Aroostook County …………………….... 1-800-432-7881
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ACAP Child Care / Head Start CentersServes families regardless of income. /Priority given to
families who meet eligibility criteria.Caribou ………………………..……………… 496-7681
Fort Kent ……………………………….…..… 834-5290
Houlton …………………………..………….... 532-0907
Presque Isle …………………………………... 764-0733
ACAP Child & Family Services.............. 1-800-432-7881 .....…....... 768-3045
ACAP Resource Development Center .. 1-888-917-1100• Childcare Provider Training 760-3500
• Resource & ReferralACAP Resource Development Center Resource and Referral
program provides parents with referrals to child care providers,licensed and legal unlicensed in family child care homes and center-based programs throughout Aroostook County. R & R servicesinclude enhanced referrals to families of children with special needs,with prior contact to specific child care programs to assure thatthere is a vacancy and the program will consider the child based onhis or her needs. All referrals include a consumer education packetto provide families with information on choosing the child care thatbest meets the child and family’s needs.
The RDC also maintains a resource lending library withchildren’s books, reading materials and videos for child careproviders and parents, on a variety of topics including toilet training,welcoming new babies and dealing with loss such as divorce ordeath in the family. RDC services are open to all families and childcare provides without regard to income or other criteria.
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Aroostook Council for Healthy FamiliesAroostook’s Child Abuse Prevention AgencyDanielle Langley, Executive Director .......... 1-877-207-230137 Bangor Street, Suite #7 ……………………. 532-1141Houlton, ME 04730 ……………….. Fax … 532-9250169 Academy Street, Suite C ......................….. 764-3495Presque Isle, ME 04769 ......................... 1-877-207-2300
Web: www.aroostookcouncilforhealthyfamilies.com• Lending Library of videos & books for parents &
professionals• Services for Schools.• Educational Programs for children, parents, and providers• Support Groups and Parenting Classes• Play-groups, Story Times, and Community Events
Maine Families Aroostook
• A home visiting program for all first time parents andpregnant & parenting adolescents in Aroostook County.
Raising Stronger Families Program
• Mandated Reporting Trainings• Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect Courses• Positive Parenting Classes
Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. (AMHC)Caribou area call ………….............................. 493-3361Presque Isle area call ………........................... 764-3319
Providing parenting classes and other family services.
Childbirth Education Classes (TAMC)Women’s & Children’s Health Unit …………… 768-4325
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Families United .......................................... 492-010014 Sweden Street, Suite 101Caribou, ME 04736Child and Parent Empowerment (C.A.P.E.) Program
This is a voluntary program for families that have beenreferred to DHHS Child Protection Services. Successfulcompletion may deter further DHHS involvement. Programobjectives are: increased child safety, increased family stability,and to encourage community involvement.Family Reunification Program (FRP)
This is a 4-month program with 24/7 access that providesdirect solution-focused supportive intervention and services tohelp meet family specific needs. A 2-person team (1-Mastersand 1-Bachelors level) works with the family to develop goals,action plans, and progress realization.Fish River Rural Health194 E Main St., Fort Kent …………………….. 834-397110 Carter Street, Eagle Lake ………………….. 444-5973• Maternal and child health program
MAPS My Choice Pregnancy Support ServicesWeb: www.adoptusa.com ........................... 1-800-773-9595
We provide compassionate, knowledgeable options counselingfor women and their partners facing unplanned or crisis pregnancy.March of Dimes …………………… 1-888-663-4637
Information and resources concerning birth defects, genetics, and pregnancy.Penquis Dispute Resolution Center262 Harlow Street …………………….... 1-888-497-3500P.O. Box 1162, Bangor, ME 04402-1162
Providing free, confidential mediation services for familydisagreements throughout Northern Maine.
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Pregnancy Care Center of Aroostook County184 Academy Street ……..……………………. 764-0022
Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……………….. 1-800-300-0220106 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730 ……….. 532-638090 East main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 ....... 834-5800E-mail: [email protected]: www.pcc-hope.org
Supporting and caring for women with crisis pregnanciesby providing:• Abortion Recovery Program • Alternatives to abortions• Confidential counseling • Educational materials• Free pregnancy tests • Support services• Teen Abstinence Program
Public Health Nurses (See page 45)
Stepping Stones - Licensed Residential FacilitiesWeb: www.stepstones4youth.orgAt-Risk Families 24 hour hotline ………... 1-800-287-9358Houlton, ME ....……………………................... 532-6689E-mail: [email protected], ME ………………................................ 992-9260E-mail: [email protected], ME 04643 ...................................... 483-1300Email: [email protected], ME 04944 ......................................... 453-0001Email: [email protected], ME 04072 ……...................................... 571-9200Email: [email protected] Residential Facilities For families referred by DHHS or DOC. Must agree toprogram guidelines, show progress, and be eligible for Maine Care.
• Life skills / Parenting classes • Assistance with ITP - guidance toward self sufficiency • 24 hour awake supervision • Stay is 3 to 6 months depending on ITP and referring agency
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These organizations have demonstrated anopen and friendly attitude toward disabled and/orpeople with special needs using their facilities.
Complexe Sportif …………………. 1-506-737-5070
69 Hebert Boulevard, Edmundston, New BrunswickLocated on the University CampusHeated Pool with Chair lift.
Manes and Tails …………………………. 868-5324
Supporting and promoting horse interaction programs for childrenand families with special needs throughout Aroostook County.Providing information, links, and resources.Web: www.manesandtailsaroostook.webs.comManes and Tails Aroostook on Face Book
Manes and Tails at Aroostook Horse and Pony Associates
PO Box 249, Monticello, ME 04760 ……….... 538-9376Riding service and a special needs provider. Certified PATH(Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship)E-mail: [email protected]
Manes and Tails at Perfect Ponies …………. 868-5324
489 Main Street, Van Buren, ME 04785Contact Nancy Dumond VioletteRiding Lessons and a special needs provider. OK Corral SeriesCertified in Equine Assisted LearningE-mail [email protected] Ponies Learning Center on Face Book
Northern Aquatics ………………... 1-866-321-1999
A program of Northern Maine General37 Carter Street, Eagle Lake, ME 04739 …..... 444-5152• Aquatic and Land-Based Physical Therapy for all ages• Independent and Group Exercise Programs for all agesMust call ahead for an appointmentE-mail: [email protected]: www.nmgeneral.com
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Presque Isle Forum …………………….. 764-0491
84 Mechanic Street (P.O. Box 784) Fax: … 764-2525Adaptive skating equipment available during Open SkateOpen Skate Season from mid Oct to mid MarchE-mail: [email protected]: www.presqueisleforum.com
Presque Isle Indoor Pool ……………… 764-2564
84 Mechanic Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769Call for program information and scheduleHandicapped accessible for family and general swim
Rocking S Ranch ………………………... 768-1444
2 Happy Trails, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.mehorse.comRiding lessons onlyRetired Special Education Instructor on staff
SHELTERS & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Hope and Justice Project, Inc. …. 1-800-439-2323For people affected by domestic abuse & violence.
Central Aroostook …............ 498-6146Southern Aroostook ............. 521-0047St. John Valley ...................... 728-3199
Homeless Services of AroostookP.O. Box 1753Presque Isle, ME 04769-1753 ............................ 764-5114Stephen Eyler, Executive Dir. Email: [email protected]
• Sister Mary O’Donnell Emergency Shelter ... 764-4125Email: [email protected] Private non-profit, non-denominational organization whichprovides temporary shelter for families with/without childrenand also individuals eighteen (18) or older who have no meansof support in a drug and alcohol free facility. All basic needsare met and case management is provided and required.
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Adult Multiple Alternative Center …... 498-3518
253 Van Buren Road, Caribou, Maine 04736Day Habilitation services for dual diagnosis adults (21 or older)
Homeless Services of Aroostook - continued• Transitional Housing …………………… 762-6000 Email: [email protected] Provides a supportive housing program to families with
children in transition from homelessness. Families must have arent subsidy voucher to qualify. This is a one year program withthe option to extend to a second year. It’s designed to assist
families to reach self-sufficiency by providing them with temporary stable housing and life skills training while enabling
them to work toward their goal of independence.
MAPS StepUP! Family ResourcesHoulton, ME 04730 ............................................. 694-3627Web: [email protected]• Transitional living housing: Our transitional apartments providestable longer term housing for women who are at least 18 years old,pregnant or parenting, and homeless or at risk of homelessness.Residents must work toward permanent housing; pursue career/educational goals; and develop parenting, financial and householdmanagement skills. Case managers provide support and makereferrals to other resources as needed.• StepUP! Shelters: Our family shelters in Bangor and Portlandprovide temporary shelter for women who are pregnant or parentingand at least 18 or emancipated. In Bangor we can also acceptfathers and their children.• Targeted case management: For homeless and at-risk familiesand individuals in communities throughout Maine, we offer assessment to identify needs, develop individual plans of care, monitorprogress towards goals, make referrals, and provide follow up toensure continued effectiveness of service plans.
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Alpha One …………Voice or TTY .… 1-800-974-6466Presque Isle, ME ………Voice or TTY ....…...... 764-6466Web: www.alphaonenow.com Fax: … 764-5396ALPHA One is a private, community-based enterprise, managed bypeople with disabilities that are dedicated to developing independent livingopportunities for Maine’s citizens with disabilities. We use peer interaction,development of self-advocacy skills in people with disabilities and communityresources. Services include:• Access design and consultation• Adaptive drivers education and evaluation• Assistive technology consultation and funding resources• Deaf & hard of hearing services• Independent living evaluation and training• Information and referral• mPower (Kim Wallace adaptive equipment loan program)• Peer support• Personal assistance services• Skills training
Alpha One also works to ensure equal opportunity and com-pliance with all disability-related laws through increased publicawareness, professional consultation and community advocacy.Aroostook Area Agency on Aging and RSVPP.O. Box 1288, (One Edgemont Drive) .............. 764-3396Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……................... 1-800-439-1789Retired & Senior Volunteer Program ..……... 764-6184Web: http://www.aroostookaging.orgE-mail: [email protected]• Alzheimer’s and related dementia assistance• Dining centers and Meals on Wheels ............. 764-6185• Matter of Balance training for fall prevention• Living Well/chronic disease self management training• Connection to Senior Housing• Home visits & In-home services• Information and assistance• Insurance counseling for seniors• Volunteers for community needs
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Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)P.O. Box 1116, (771 Main Street) .……………. 764-3721Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……………….. 1-800-432-7881
40 Alfalfa Avenue ………………...................... 834-5135Fort Kent, ME 04743
88 Fox St., Madawaska, ME 04756 …………. 728-6345
91 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730 .………. 532-5300
ACAP services are open to all eligible persons.The following Community Services programs are provided.• Case Management Program
- Information & Referral- Advocacy- Assistance with transportation, food, shelter &- obtaining resources- Home visits as needed
• Child Care see page 63• Employment & Training see page 18• Energy Crisis Intervention Program• Health Services see page 42• Healthy Maine Partnership Project
This program is focused on prevention education in theareas of tobacco use, increased physical activity, improvednutrition, reduced substance abuse and management ofchronic disease.Contact Carol Bell 768-3030 ext. 629
• Housing see page 30• LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (See Energy Assistance page 12)• Temporary Emergency Food Assistance
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American Red Cross …………………… 493-46207 Hatch Drive, Suite 250, Caribou, ME 04736• Courses in: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) for infant, child and adult, lifeguard training, babysitter training, swimming classes, pet first aid training.
• Disaster Services• Emergency military personnel contact service• No cost education in preparedness and prevention
Aroostook Family Investment CentersThe Aroostook Family Investment Center is a 501 (c) 3
nonprofit community based organization that develops,coordinates, and administers education, training and supportiveservice resources in order to assist Aroostook County residentsimprove the quality of their life and seek family self-sufficiency.
E-mail: [email protected] – Main Office.…………….….............. 493-7823
159 Bennett Drive, Suite 7, Caribou, ME 04736Satellite Offices:• Fort Fairfield, P.O. Box 230, ME 04742 .. 473-0971• Presque Isle Housing Authority ….…....... 768-8231
58 Birch Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769• Van Buren Housing Authority ……........... 868-5441
130 Champlain Street, Van Buren, ME 04785
Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC)Access Center for Referrals .................. 1-800-244-6431Crisis Intervention HELPLine ………….…... 762-4851
TTY … 764-3903 ………... 1-888-568-1112A 24-hour, 7-day a week hotline. Staff are trained in crisis
intervention skills with immediate access to medical, mentalhealth, substance abuse, and law enforcement professionals.Peer Support available 4 PM to 12 PM .... 1-888-565-5522
See pages 52 - 53 for a listing of services
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Autism Society of Maine ……....... 1-800-273-5200
72 B Main Street, Winthrop, ME 04364E-mail: [email protected]: www.asmonline.org
Autism Society of Maine: Advocates for improved servicesfor individuals with autism, provides information and trainingregarding autism and related disabilities, promotes family andcommunity support, acts as a public information & referralservice. Services include giving workshops to schools,providers, etc., and attending IEP’s.
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services66 Spruce Street, Suite 3 .…………………..…. 760-6300Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……………….. 1-800-635-0357
TTY … 760-6312 ........... Fax: … 760-6316
91 Military Street ……………………………… 532-5316Houlton, ME 04730 …………………..... 1-800-691-0033
Fax: … 532-5309Provides employment related support services for
secondary education students and adults with disabilities.
Caribou Veteran’s Outreach Center see page 54
Catholic Charities Maine ……………... 498-2575
P.O. Box 748, Caribou, ME 04736E-mail: [email protected]: www.ccmaine.org
Children’s Case Management see page 54Functional Family Therapy see page 55Home Supplies see page 30The Christopher Home
Contact Shawn Savage or Fred Sehieber …… 493-3343A six-bed facility with a structured environment serving
adolescent boys and girls, ages 12 to 18 who need individual andfamily services. Placements are usually made by the Department ofHealth & Human Services, local case management agencies,and/or the Department of Corrections.
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Child Development Services ........ 1-800-489-0098
560 Main Street …………………….................. 764-4490Presque Isle, ME 04769 .….................. Fax … 769-2275
A network of coordination sites across the State of Mainethat provides screening, evaluation, and other services forchildren with disabilities from age zero to age five.Children’s Services (DHHS) …... 1-800-432-736630 Skyway Drive, Unit 100 ……….……........... 493-4000Caribou, ME 04736 Fax: … 493-4168
Consultation, information, and referral services as theyrelate to children’s behavioral health needs. Direct servicesare provided through contracts with community agencies.
Community Care ….………….................. 945-4240
Web: www.comcareme.org“Building care and understanding in the communities we serve.”• Treatment foster care
Community Living Association (CLA)45 School Street ……. 532-9446 or 1-866-343-4144Houlton, ME 04730 Fax: … 532-1359
CLA assists people with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities to be independent, self-confident, valuedmembers of the community.Services include:• Assisted Living Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities• Community Case Management• Community Support Day Programs and Education• Supported Independent Living and Home Supports• Shared Living Services• Work Supports
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Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)Adult abuse and neglect report hotline 1-800-624-8404Child abuse and neglect report hotline 1-800-452-1999Child support payment check status …... 1-800-371-3101Food Stamp hotline ……………………. 1-800-452-4643Web: www.maine.gov/dhsRegional Offices30 Skyway Drive, Unit 100 …………………… 493-4000Caribou, ME 04736 …………………… 1-800-432-7366
TTY ... 1-800-606-0215 Fax: … 493-4001137 Market Street ………….……..…………... 834-7700
Fort Kent, ME 04743 …………………. 1-800-432-7340TTY ... 834-7702 Fax: … 834-7701
11 High Street …………………………............. 532-5000
Houlton, ME 04730…………………..... 1-800-432-7338TTY ... 532-5001 Fax: … 532-7995
DHHS provides many services including the following:• Adoption• ASPIRE Program• Fair Hearings• Food Stamps• Medicaid• Child and Family Services• Eating and Lodging Licensing• Elderly and Adult Services• Nursing Home Licensing/Certification• Public Health Nursing• Support Enforcement/Recovery• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Disability Rights Center of Maine (DRC) Voice or TTY … 1-800-452-1948
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A private nonprofit organization serving people withdisabilities. DRC’s mission is to enhance and promote theequality, self-determination, independence, productivity,integration and inclusion of people with disabilities througheducation, strategic advocacy and legal intervention.
Five core programs provide:• Information about rights and systems.• Referring people to appropriate services.• Representing individuals at meetings and hearings.• Legal representation for individuals or groups.• Training on rights and advocacy skills.• Working for broad systemic change.
Eastern Maine AIDS Network .... 1-877-990-3626
E-mail: [email protected]: www.maineaidsnetwork.com• ΗΙ V Case Management Services• Harm Reduction and HIV Prevention Education• Confidential Rapid Result HIV Antibody Testing• Lending Library• Support Groups• Seminars and Training• Food Pantry• Needle Exchange
EIM a division of SeniorsPlus ......... 1-888-234-3920
Providing statewide Long Term Care coordination services.These services include authorizing and monitoring care, including:Private Duty Nursing, Home and Community Benefits for theElderly and Adults with Disabilities, Home Base Care, and FamilyProvider Service Option.
Friends of Aroostook ................................... 694-8131
144 Military Street, Houlton, ME 04730Our mission is to assist Maine’s elderly, working hungry,
and others in need.Providing emergency firewood.Also fresh produce to seniors living in senior citizen complexes.
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G.E.A.R Parent Network ................ 1-800-264-9224
Southern Aroostook - Tonya Gray ..................... 269-2234Hours 10 AM to 3 PMEmail: [email protected]: www.gearparentnetwork.com
Providing services for the parents of children with specialneeds. GEAR exists to connect parents with other parents toshare experiences.• Arranging parent-to-parent information exchanges• GEAR support group meetings• Social events• Training and workshops
Goold Health Systems ………....... 1-800-832-9672
Providing long term care assessments and care plan authorizations.
Helping Hands for Children and Families771 Main Street ................................................. 768-3115Presque Isle, ME 04769 …………. 1-800-432-7881 x 665E-mail: [email protected]: www.ainop.com/users/hhcf
Helping Neighbors Providing small (under $500) 0% interest loans to people with a serious need, the abilityto repay, and that do not qualify for any other assistance.
Pathfinder (This Publication) also on our website
The Parent Exchange - A program that connects aperson who needs support with someone who has beenthrough a similar experience and wants to help others.
Touchpoint - An information and referral service designedto provide assistance to both families and professionals infinding the information and services they need regardingchildren with special needs.
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Learning Disabilities Association of MaineLDA of Maine ……………...................... 1-877-208-4029179 Main St., Suite 410Waterville, ME 04901 .............................. Fax …861-7823E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ldame.org
LDA of Maine is a statewide grassroots, volunteer,membership organization including individuals with learningand attention disabilities, their families, and professionals.
Our Mission is: Learning Disabilities Association of Maineis dedicated to assisting individuals with learning and attentiondisabilities through support, education, and advocacy.
Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of HearingAroostook Outreach ........................................... 493-4527658 Main Street, Suite 1 Fax: ... 498-3765Caribou, ME 04736 Email: [email protected]
Aroostook Outreach provides free consultation services toparents and professionals serving students who are deaf or hardof hearing in Aroostook county schools. Fee for services optionsare available for districts needing additional support or indepthconsultation in a specific area. Our public school outreach consultants are experienced teachers of the deaf, prepared to provideconsultation regarding: the impact of hearing loss, communicationneeds and development, literacy development, classroom modifications, program recommendations, assistive listening technology, anduse of sign language interpreters/Cued Speech Transliterators.
Maine Kids Kin, a program of Families andChildren Together .......................... 1-866-298-0896304 Hancock St. Suite 2B, Bangor, ME 04401Web: www.mainekids-kin.org
Maine Kids-Kin provides services to grandparents, aunts,uncles, cousins, siblings and other family members who are raisingrelatives’ children. Every question is welcome and appropriatewhen it comes to the safety and care of your family. Our servicesare free and every conversation is confidential.
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Maine Kids-Kin provides:• Information & Referrals – legal, financial, mental health &
substance abuse, childcare and respite care• Individualized case management – help resolving problems,
family decision making, and research services• Resources – lending library, resources for respite, emer-
gency funds, clothing exchange program• Support and Activity Groups – meet other grandfamilies,
social and recreational events for families at various timesand locations
Maine Parent Federation, Inc.In Northern and Central Aroostook CountyContact Catherine Jandreau ……………….... 834-5867In Southern Aroostook CountyContact Robin Levesque ……… 757-8195 or 538-0866P.O. Box 2067, Augusta, ME 04338 .…... 1-800-870-7746Web: www.mpf.org ............. 588-1933
Fax: ….. 588-1938The Maine Parent Federation, Inc. is a statewide family
support organization which promotes individual aspirationsfor all people through information, education and advocacy.Parents and professionals can receive information about:• Parent-to-Parent of Maine (parent support)• Specific disabilities• Parenting Issues• Education• Services/Resources available to assist within the home,
school and community.• Lending library of books and video tapes• One-on-one telephone support• The “Parent Connection” newsletter published quarterly• Workshops to groups upon request
MAPS See listings on pages 6, 65 and 69
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society,Greater New England Chapter
74 Gray RoadFalmouth, ME 04105Maine Office .....….................................... 1-800-344-4867E-mail: [email protected]: www.msnewengland.org• Financial assistance• MS information workshops• Professional education in-services• Information and Referral• Self Help Groups• Peer Support Program
Northern Aroostook Association for PeopleWith Special Needs287 Charette Hill Road ………………………... 834-3820Fort Kent, ME 04743Contact Person: Edeltraut Thiele, Executive Director
Provides parent/family support, education and informationthrough meetings and a newsletter. The Association offersscholarships to summer camps, Special Olympics and socialand recreational events.
The Association encourages public understanding andawareness of individuals with special needs and providesa clearinghouse for information locally. The meetings are opento all persons interested in supporting the objectives of theAssociation.
Penquis Dispute Resolution Center262 Harlow Street …………………….... 1-888-497-3500P.O. Box 1162Bangor, ME 04402-1162
Providing free, confidential mediation services for familydisagreements throughout Northern Maine.
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Personal Services of Aroostook (PSA)480 Main Street, Suite 402Presque Isle, ME 04769 ……………………... 764-3766E-mail: [email protected] Fax: … 764-3359
Personal Services of Aroostook strives to integrate adultswith mental retardation and/or autism into their community.The agency focuses on safe, healthy living, competitive employ-ment, independent living skills, appropriate behavior andphysical development.
Respite Care Services ………….... 1-877-603-0030
Located at UCP of Maine ............................... 941-2958700 Mt. Hope Ave., Suite 320, Bangor, ME 04401Web: www.ucpofmaine.org E-mail: [email protected]
Call for information and referral to respite services. Respitecare allows short-term relief from the responsibility of caring for achild with special needs. Specially trained respite providers canbe identified or parents may choose a provider they know. TheDepartment of Health and Human Services funds this service.
Ronald McDonald House654 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401 ………... 942-9003E-mail: [email protected] Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102 ……. 780-6282E-mail: [email protected]
The Ronald McDonald House is a short-term residenceintended as a “ home away from home” in a warm, comfortable,noninstitutional setting. Available on a day to day basis forfamilies of children who must travel for medical treatment. Areferral is required from a doctor, nurse, or social worker atthe hospital providing the service. A donation of $10 anight is requested to offset the costs of operation.
Salvation Army12 Court St., Houlton, ME 04730 ……………. 532-2322Providing transient assistance, fuel assistance, ministry outreaches,and pastoral counseling. Hours M,W,F 10 to 12 & 1 to 3 PM
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St. John Valley Associates …………….. 728-7197
291 Newberry Drive, Suite 105, Madawaska, ME 04756E-mail: [email protected] for adults with Mental Retardation• Day Programs• Home support services• Independent Living• Supported Employment• Outreach Services
The Brain Injury Association of AmericaWeb: www.biausa.org 1-800-444-6443• Advocacy • Brain injury prevention• Education • Information and referral• Resources • Support groups
VA General benefit information ............. 1-800-827-1000
VA - Help with filing claims ..... 1 877-421-8263 ext 5725or ................. 623-5725
For medical, compensation, pension, education etc. Whena veteran calls this number, they will be referred back to a localcontact in the County. Other services see pages 38, 54, 92
Victim Witness AdvocatesOffices of the District Attorney144 Sweden St. ……………………………….. 498-2557Caribou, ME 04736 Fax: … 493-3493
26 Court Street, Suite 101Houlton, ME 04730 …………………………. 532-4294
27 Riverside DrivePresque Isle, ME 04769 ……………………… 764-0504
To provide crime victims with help and guidance through theCriminal Justice process and Court hearings in criminal cases.
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Women, Work & CommunityNMCC –Andrews Hall ………………...……... 764-0050Presque Isle, 33 Edgemont Drive ………... 1-800-442-2092Web: www.womenworkandcommunity.org
Women, Work, & Community is a statewide organizationwith a Center in Presque Isle and outreach services are availablein the St. John Valley and Houlton areas. There is currently no fee for service. Target Group: people in transition. Programmingconsists of training programs and individual advising to help buildcareers and find employment, small business training to help startsmall businesses, money management workshops to help peoplebecome financially secure, and leadership training to help partici-pants become leaders in their communities. WWC also providesinformation and referral service.
Youth NetworkReferrals or InformationContact Judy DeMerchant …….............. 1-800-432-7366E-mail: [email protected] ………….... 493-4135Or Gary Sanfacon .......................... 764-2042 or 498-4012E-Mail: [email protected]
Providing advocacy, information, and solutions for thefamilies of children with behavioral health needs in AroostookCounty through shared resources. Youth Network may beaccessed in those situations where:
1. The needs of children are multiple and complex and they areinvolved with two or more state child serving agencies.
2. Past informal or formal efforts at coordinating services hasbeen difficult to develop or implement due to the severity,multiplicity or unusual nature of the child’s problems.
3. Existing resources appear to have been exhausted.4. Child and family needs exceed the ability of a single agency
to meet or resolve.5. Expertise of multiple disciplines and agencies is required to
develop and implement appropriate case plan.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT PROGRAMS
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ALCOHOL
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) …… 1-800-737-6237
Web: www.aamaine.org• Statewide meeting information• Help available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week• Free Literature available
Al-Anon Biddeford, Maine ………. 1-800-498-1844
• Free Literature availableWeb: http://www.maineafg.org
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline 1-800-671-0929
Residential Treatment Facility ……… 325-4727
P.O. Box 501Limestone, ME 04750
Women’s Project ………………….. 1-800-611-1779
Web: http://www.propeople.org/women.htmStatewide case management - all services are free
DRUGS
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline 1-800-671-0929
Drug Abuse (AMHC)
Caribou …………… 493-3361
Ft. Kent …………... 834-3186Houlton …………… 532-6523Madawaska ..……... 728-6341Presque Isle ..……... 764-3319
Residential Treatment Facility …….... 325-4727
P.O. Box 501Limestone, ME 04750
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SUPPORT GROUPS
ABUSE
Hope and Justice Project ............ 1-800-439-2323For people affected by domestic abuse & violence.
Central Aroostook …............ 498-6146Southern Aroostook ............. 521-0047
St. John Valley ...................... 728-3199
Northern New England Community ResourceA Batterers’ Intervention programContact Chuck Moody .................................... 694-3066Houlton: Meets Every Wednesday from 5:30 – 9:00 PMat Houlton Regional HospitalCaribou: Meets every Tuesday from 5:30 – 9:00 PMat Cary Medical CenterPresque Isle: Meets every Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the Presque Isle Chamber of Commerace
This 48 week program is designed to educate batterers tounderstand that violence is an act of power and control, theuse of physical or verbal abuse is an individual choice, and thechoice not to be abusive leads to improved communication withpartners and children. Program will teach participants to takeresponsibility for their actions and to develop a willingness tochange their abusive behavior.
ALZHEIMER’S
Caribou, Madawaska, & Presque IsleA service of Aroostook Agency on Aging 1-800-439-1789
contact Sharon Berz .………. 764-3396
Fort Kent …. contact: Peggy Ouellette ….. 834-3915
Houlton……..contact Debbie Fitzpatrick … 532-6593 x71
Van Buren …contact Marilyn Lajoie …….. 868-5211 x118
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AUTISM
Autism Society of Maine ……....... 1-800-273-5200
72 B Main Street, Winthrop, ME 04364E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.asmonline.org
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Dunn Funeral Home ....... Houlton ......... 532-7403
Duncan Graves Funeral Home Presque Isle ... 764-0625
Helping Hands ……………… 1-800-432-7881 x 665
The Parent Exchange ……………….…………. 768-3115
Hospice of Aroostook See page 46
Public Health Nurses (DHHS)Caribou ………………... 493-4000 …... 1-800-432-7366Fort Kent ……………… 834-7700 …... 1-800-432-7340Houlton ……………….. 532-5000 …... 1-800-432-7338
ShareFor people to do the work of mourning and move forward
to find continued meaning in life.Contact John Dunn at ……………………….. 532-7403
Pathfinders: Support for Grieving childrenWeb: www.easternmainehomecare.org/pathfinders
Ryan’s Heart NPO17 Harmony Way Avenue, Presque Isle, ME 04769Web: http://www.ryansheartnpo.org
Ryan’s Heart helps to restore this hope and emotional wellbeing by making a positive difference in the lives of grievingchildren and their families.
Visiting Nurses of Aroostook See page 46
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BREAST FEEDING
Cary Medical Center Jen Plante, RN … 498-1179
Houlton Regional HospitalBreast feeding, is it for Me? An open discussion on theadvantages of breast-feeding, necessary preparation, andimpact on the family; topics rotate each month. Meetings heldContact Kathy Blanchette, RN …….. 532-2900 ext. 2130
or Erica Rockwell, RN ................ 532-2900 ext. 2285
TAMCThe Breastfeeding Group meets on Mondays from 9:30 am
11:00 am at Mark & Emily Memorial Library in Presque Isle.For more information please call 425-7149 or 764-2969
CANCER SUPPORT
American Cancer Society ………. 1-800-227-2345
Web: www.cancer.orgFree information and publications. Always open
CANCER (Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Educationand Recovery) Contact Sue Nickerson ……... 764-6826
St. John Valley Cancer Support Group (NMMC)Contact Karen Ouellette ………………............... 834-3855
Meetings are held at the Medical Library3th Thursday of each month at 5:30PM
CARDIAC
Cary Medical Center ….......................... 498-1616
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DIABETES
Houlton Regional Hospital Diabetes Support
Group Please call for meeting dates/times
Contact Julie Codrey, RN, Diabetes Educator ..... 532-2900 ext.2516
MENTALLY ILL
Alliance for the Mentally Ill ........ 1- 800-464-5767
Call if you are interested in starting a group.Support groups for the families of the mentally ill.
Houlton ……………. Philip Bernaiche …. 532-6000
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF HELP GROUPSCaribou contact Debbie Rhome ………....... 325-4019Meetings are held at Cary Medical Center at 6 PM on the 3rd
Sunday of the month
OTHER
AMHCCrisis Intervention HELPLine …………….... 762-4851
TTY 764-3903 ……………. 1-888-568-111224-hour, 7-day a week hotline. Staff are trained in crisis
intervention skills with immediate access to medical, mentalhealth, substance abuse, and law enforcement professionals.Peer Support available 4 PM to 12 PM 1-888-565-5522
GEAR Parent Network Support GroupsCall for current information ………............ 1-800-264-9224Web: www.crisisandcounseling.org and click link to GEAR
Overeaters AnonymousAshland ……………………………………….. 435-6679
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Potluck Parenting Support GroupThis support group is designed to provide support, information,resources, and encouragement for parents of adopted childrenwith special needs, i.e., diagnosis of mental illness, fetal alcoholsyndrome/effects, autism, mental retardation, etc.)Meets: 1st Monday of each month – 9:00 AM - 11:30 AMContact Debbie ………………………………. 365-7133
AMHC Sexual Assault Services 1-800-550-3304Providing advocacy services 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Arranging and facilitating support groups for anyone affectedby sexual assault in anyway. Serving all of Aroostook County.
Speaking Up For Us (SUFU) ….... 1-877-207-407766 Marshall RoadFort Fairfield, ME Contact Monique Stairs ….. 476-5500E-mail: [email protected]: www.sufumaine.org
A statewide self-advocacy network for adults who havedevelopmental disabilities.SUFU Mission Statement• To help self-advocates keep in contact with each other.• To assure proper supports for self-advocates and self-advo
cacy groups in Maine.• To help people know their rights.• To support self-advocates to speak up for their rights.
TRANSITION SERVICES
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Bureau of Rehabilitation Services66 Spruce Street, Suite 3 .…………………..… 760-6300Presque Isle, ME 04769……………….. 1-800-635-0357
TTY … 760-6312 Fax: … 760-6316
91 Military Street ……………………………... 532-5316Houlton, ME 04730 …………………..... 1-800-691-0033
Fax: … 532-5309Provides: Vocational counseling and guidance for secondaryeducation students with disabilities relative to their transition plan.
Center for Community Inclusion and DisabilityStudies ...................................................…… 581-1084
TTY or Voice ……….. 1-800-203-6957Maine’s University Center for Excellence in DevelopmentalDisabilities Education, Research and ServiceWeb: http://www.ccids.umaine.edu/E-mail: [email protected]
Assisting Special Needs Students by providing CommunityEducation, Technical Assistance, and Information Dissemination
TRANSPORTATION
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Air Care Alliance ....…….................. 1-888-260-9707Web: http://www.aircareall.org/E-mail: [email protected]
One stop central listing for free air transportation servicesprovided by volunteer pilots and dozens of charitable aviationgroups.
Angel Flight - Northeast ....…….... 1-800-549-9980Web: http://www.angelflightne.org/E-mail: [email protected]
Providing free air travel for medical treatment or familysupport. Ground transportation may also be available at somedestinations. People must be physically able to board a smallaircraft by themselves. Requires at least one week notice, except for some emergency situations
Aroostook Cab Co. Presque Isle ............. 764-1600Caribou ................... 496-3227
Aroostook Regional Transportation SystemP.O. Box 552, 24 Houlton Road, Presque Isle, ME 04769All arrangements for services should be made at leastone day in advance.Main Office ….........764-1290 or …... 1-800-442-3320Medicaid ................ 764-5246 or …... 1-800-621-1011Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMOffice is equipped with TTY / ITD.Bus …………………764-3384 or .......... 1-800-442-3320Hours 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ARTS offers bus transportation countywide. All vehicles arehandicapped accessible. Handicapped and elderly pay half-fare.Required aides ride at no charge; service animals allowed.
Brownies Taxi34 Exchange Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769 ...... 764-4567
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County Ride Service43 Hatch Drive ……........................................... 492-1386Caribou, ME 04736 ………………….. 1-800-866-2081We provide transportation for the chronic mentally ill.Sponsored by the Aroostook Mental Health Center, and theDepartment of Health and Human Services.
Cyr Bus Line ……………………….. 1-800-244-2335
DAV Transportation Network .... 1-877-421-8263
A reservation is requiredThis service provides free transportation to veterans in
Aroostook County to and from Togus
Mercy Medical AirliftPatient-Travel Helpline ......................... 1-800-296-1217Web: http://www.mercymedical.orgE-mail: [email protected]
Mercy Medical Airlift is a nonprofit organization dedicatedto serving people in situations of compelling human need throughthe provision of charitable air transportation.
Our purpose is to ensure that no financially-needy patient isdenied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosisor treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medical airtransportation.
Town Taxi Caribou ………….. 495-3146
Presque Isle ………. 764-3200
Wings Flights of Hope ................... 1-866-619-4647
Web: http://www.wingsflight.org/Email: [email protected]
The mission of Wings Flights of Hope Inc. is to help peoplein need of free air transportation for medical and humanitarianpurposes.
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GLOSSARY
AcronymsACOA - Adult Children of AlcoholicsADA - Americans with Disabilities ActADHD / ADD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder /Attention Deficit Disorder.ADL - Activities of Daily LivingAMI - Alliance for the Mentally IllASPIRE - Additional Support for People in Retraining andEducationBD - Behavior DisorderBPD - Borderline Personality DisorderCF - Cystic FibrosisCOT - Committee on TransitionCP - Cerebral PalsyDD - Developmental DisabilitiesDOE - Department of EducationIEP - Individual Education PlanISP - Individual Support PlanLD - Learning DisabilityLEA - Local Education AgencyMH - Mental HealthMR - Mental RetardationNAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally IllODD - Oppositional Defiant DisorderPDD - Pervasive Developmental DisorderPET - Pupil Evaluation TeamPTSD- Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderSTD - Sexually Transmitted DiseaseTANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesTTY - Teletypewriter
Word / Term DefinitionsAcute - Symptoms come on suddenly and last for a short time.Adjustment Disorder - A debilitating reaction to a stressful event orsituation that usually lasts less than six months.Advocate - An individual who speaks or acts on behalf of another.
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Anorexia Nervosa - A condition of self-inflicted starvation resulting inbody weight that is at least 15% below the normal range. The conditionis most prevalent in adolescent females.Anxiety - A feeling of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness that stemsfrom the anticipation of danger from a largely unknown source, whichmay be internal or external. Symptoms include muscle tension,spontaneous hyperactivity, nervousness, and vigilance.Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) The person is easily distractedand has difficulty staying focused on an individual activity for any lengthof time.Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Same as ADDwith the additional symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness; allsymptoms are usually present before age 7.Behavior Disorder (BD) - 1. In children - displaying behaviors thatare significantly deviant from socially acceptable norms for their age andsituation and occur over long periods of time. 2. In adults - It impliesan inability to care for oneself, function appropriately in society, andmay present a threat to themselves or others due to behavioral excessesor deficits.Bipolar Disorder - A major affective disorder in which there areepisodes of both mania and depression, it may be subdivided intomanic, depressed, or mixed types.Case Management (Service Coordination): A service that providesassistance in obtaining, monitoring, and coordinating community servicessuch as: medical and/or mental health evaluation and care, housing,education, income assistance, recreation, etc.• Level 1 - level of needs are low, generally a one-on-one helping
relationship with the individual and/or parent/guardian.• Level 2 - involves a moderate to high level of need and often uses a
team approach that is guided by the parent/guardian.Case Manager (Service Coordinator): An individual that performscase management duties.Cerebral Palsy (CP) - The name for a collection of movementdisorders caused by brain damage that occurs before, during, orshortly after birth. A person with CP is often also affected by otherconditions caused by brain damage.
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Chronic - Symptoms last a long time, often a year or more.Congenital - Occurring before birthCrisis - A state of being, an intense situation or feeling when anindividual’s normal ability to cope with life issues breaks down.Crisis Intervention or Stabilization - A program designed to assist anindividual in crisis to become stabilized.Cystic Fibrosis (CF) - An inherited disease that affects the lungs,digestive system, sweat glands, and male fertility. Its name derives fromthe fibrous scar tissue that develops in the pancreas.Day Care / Day Treatment - A program that provides specializedcare, teaching, and/or supervision during the day.Depressed - A type of bipolar disorder characterized by loweredmood, slowed thinking, decreased movement or agitation, loss ofinterest, guilt, lowered self esteem, sleep disturbance and decreasedappetite.Depression - Is a treatable illness that produces feelings ofindifference, emptiness, worthlessness, and apathy; as well as loss ofpleasure in daily activities and irritability at an extreme level. Depressioncan make even the most basic of life functions, such as sleeping, eating,and thinking, very difficult.Developmental Disability - A chronic disability that is caused bymental and/or physical impairments that manifest by age 21, are likely tocontinue indefinitely, and result in substantial functional limitations thatrequire special care and/or services.Early Intervention - Providing services to infants and children withdisabilities from birth to age 5.Entitlement - A service or right guaranteed by law.Evaluation - An appraisal of specific characteristics such asintelligence, personality, physical aspects, or vocational readiness.Family Support Services - Services provided to families that havemember(s) with disabilities at home. Such as: respite care, counseling,transportation, support groups, adaptive equipment, etc.Family Therapy - Therapy designed to improve relationships andunderstanding between family members.
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Genetic Counseling - Services that determine the likelihood that agenetic or hereditary disorder may occur in a family.Group Home - A supervised home for a small number of individualswith disabilities within the community.Guardianship - Authority granted to an individual, by Probate Court,to make decisions on behalf of another person that has been determinedto be incapacitated.Inclusion - education - Inclusion is the process of including all studentsin regular classes, with necessary supports.Independent Living (Supported Living) - A disabled person living asindependently as possible in the community with the necessary supportsprovided.Job Coach - An individual who assists another, on or off the job, indeveloping the necessary skills to become and stay employed.Learning Disability - A brain processing problem involved withunderstanding or using language, which may interfere with the individualsability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or perform mathfunctions.Licensed Clinical Social Worker - (LCSW) An individual with aMasters Degree in Social Work who has worked two years underdirect supervision and has been licensed by the state. They can provideindividual, group, and family therapy, assessments, and consultationsamong other things.Mainstreaming - The placement of a student in a regular classroomwhere equal expectations apply to all students.Manic - A type of bipolar disorder that is characterized by excitement,euphoria, expansive or irritable mood, hyperactivity, pressured speech,flight of ideas, decreased need for sleep, distractibility and impairedjudgement. Delusions consistent with elation and grandiosity may bepresent.Mental Health Diagnosis• Axis I diagnosis - a mental illness such as: ADHD, ADD, ODD,
Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Bi-Polar, etc.• Axis II diagnosis - Mental Retardation, Autism, PDD (pervasive
developmental disorder), Personality Disorders.• Axis III diagnosis - a medical condition.
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• Axis IV diagnosis - a psychosocial or environmental problem that isbrought on by a persons circumstances.• Axis V diagnosis - GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) this is
a rating from 1 to 100 that rates a persons ability to function at thetime of assessment.
Mental Retardation - Having an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) below 70;significantly below average intellectual functioning.Mixed - A type of bipolar disorder that is characterized by both manicand depressive symptoms.Natural Supports - Non-paid individuals in a person’s life that providea positive influence, which supports that persons ability to function asindependently as possible within the community.Neurological Evaluation - Is an extensive (6 - 12 hours) evaluation ofspecific cognitive and behavioral functions.Neuroses - Behavior that involves a partial disorganization,characterized by combinations of anxieties, compulsions, and phobias.Oppositional defiant disorder - A recurring pattern of negative,hostile, disobedient, and defiant behavior in a child or adolescent, lastingfor at least six months without serious violation of the basic rights ofothers.Personality Disorder - Behavior type disorders that are typified bythe person being overly anxious, extremely shy, and/or extremely sadmuch of the time. The person’s abilities to relate, to perceive, and tothink tend to be inflexible, deeply ingrained, and maladaptive, whichresult in impaired functioning and/or distress. Onset usually occurs byadolescence or earlier, continues through adulthood, and tends todiminish by middle or old age.Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - 1. It is a vaguediagnosis characterized by severe distortions or delays in thedevelopment of social behavior and language. 2. A term sometimesused to describe the results of prenatal drug exposure, which mayinclude: an extremely short attention span, behavior disorders, limitedor nonexistent processing skills, and difficulty understanding spokenwords.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - (PTSD) A debilitating conditionthat affects people who have been exposed to a major traumatic event.PTSD is characterized by upsetting memories or thoughts of the ordeal,“blunting” of emotions, increased arousal, and sometimes severepersonality changes.Psychological Evaluation - Is a series of personality and intellectualassessments.Psychologist - An individual that has earned a Ph.D., performed aninternship, and is licensed by the state. They can provide individual,group, and family therapy, assessments, testing, and consultationsamong other things, but cannot prescribe medications.Psychiatrist - Is an individual with a Medical Degree (Dr.) andextensive training in psychotherapy. They are the only therapists thatcan prescribe medications.Release of Information - A signed document giving permission to anindividual and/or agency to obtain and review confidential informationabout an individual.Respite Care - Temporary care provided to a person with a disabilitythat allows the regular caregiver to have a break from the constantdemands of care giving.Screening - Is the process of using a series of health, hearing, vision,developmental, and behavioral tests to identify handicaps in children.Syndrome - Is a set of symptoms that collectively identifies a diseaseor disorder.Transition (relating to education) - The process of leaving high schooland entering adult life, which may include college and/or work.Teletypewriter (TTY) - A special typewriter that converts typedmessages into electronic signals and sends them over telephone lines tobe printed at the other end by complementary equipment. Used bypersons who are deaf or hearing impaired.
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INDEX
PATHFINDER 104 HELPING HANDS
AA, Al-Anon …………….. 84Acadia Family Health Center 38Acadia Home Care …... 43, 48Acadia Hospital …………. 42ACAP General Listing ... 71
Child Care Centers …… 63Community Services ......71Home Energy Assistance 12Employment/Training …. 18Headstart ……………… 21Health Services….... 38, 42Family Planning ……… 42Housing services .…. 30Lending Library ………. 36Resource Development Center 63
WIC ………………… 29, 62Acupuncture ...................... 41Acute Inpatient Rehabilation ... 48Adaptive Equipment loans ... 13ADA Technical Assistance Center ... 8ADCO Medical Supplies …. 48Addison Point .................. 52Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine 6Adult Abuse / Neglect .............. 5Adult Advocacy (DHHS) ... 8Adult Education programs … 17Adult Multiple Alternative Cnt. 69Air Care Alliance ............... 91Alliance for the Mentally Ill … 8, 88Allies, Inc. ............. 52Alpha One …………...…. 70American Red Cross ……. 72Angel Flights Northeast ...... 91Apothecary Spa & Retreat ... 41Apria Health Care ......... 43, 48Aroostook Council forHealthyFamilies ........... 5, 36, 64
Aroostook Area Agency onAging and RSVP …… 43, 70
Aroostook Family Investment Centers 72Aroostook Home Health Care … 44Aroostook Mental Health CenterAMHC General Listing ... 52-53
Drug Abuse .............. 84Intergrated Neuro-Rehab 49
Crisis Helpline ……….... 72Parenting Classes .......... 64Residential Treatment Facility .. 84Sexual Assult Services ... 5Vocational Services …… 53
Aroostook Orthotics &Prosthetics, LLC ……….... 48
Aroostook Regional TransportationSystem (ARTS) ............. 91
Aroostook Training &Education Coalition .......... 17
ASPIRE Program (DHHS) ….. 19Attorney General, Dept. of ....... 33Audient affordable hearing care 13Aural Rehabilitation Service (ARS) 49Autism Society of Maine ….....8,73Baxter School for the Deaf see Maine Educational Center for the Deaf ... 24, 78Bureau of Employment Services ... 19Bureau of Rehabilitation Services 73, 90
Division of Blind ……...…. 21Care and Comfort ……... 44, 54CARES, Inc. ……………...…. 8Child Abuse & Neglect .......... 5Child Development Services (CDS) 74Caribou VA Outreach Center .. 54
VA Clinic ......................... 38Carleton Project ..................... 17Carl Robert Dream Foundation 13
INDEX
PATHFINDER 105 HELPING HANDS
Cary Medical Center ........... 42Walk in Clinic (part of ER) 38Lending Library ………. 36Speech ………………..... 49Occupational Therapy .... 50Physical Therapy ........... 51Physician Referral …..... 47Wellness Programs ….... 24
Case Management Providers• Children’sAMHC .................................. 52Catholic Charities Maine ……… 54Children’s Services Referrals ... 74Comm. Health and Counseling 55Connectionsfor Kids ............ 56Life By Design ...................... 58New Day Counseling .............. 59Northern Maine General ....…. 59The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. 60WINGS ….……………….... 60• AdultAllies, Inc. .................. 52AMHC ............................... 52Central Aroostook ARC ... 22-23Community Living Association .. 74Dept. Health and Human. Services 56Northern Maine General ....…. 58Catholic Charities Maine 54-55, 73
Functional Family Therapy .. 55Home Supplies ......... 11, 30
Center for Community Inclusion ... 90Center for Intergrated Neuro-Rehab 49Central Aroostook ARC ... 22, 23Central Aroostook Psychiatric Services 54Child Abuse & Neglect ........ 5Children With Special Health
Care Needs Program ... 13, 47
Children’s Ombudsman .......... 8Children’s Services (DHHS) ... 74Circle of Learning .................. 24Community Care ……....... 74Comm. Health & Counseling Servs. 55Community Living Association 74Connections for Kids .... 56Consumer Credit Counseling
Services of Maine …... 13Consumers for Affordable
Health Care …………. 8, 47Cooperative Extension, UMPI 62Counselors/Therapists, private 61County Physical Therapy .… 51County Ride Service ………. 92CTC of Aroostook ………… 56DAV Transportation Network 92Dept. of Health & Human Services
Adoption ................... 7Adult Advocacy ........... 8Assistance programs ... 13Child Abuse and Neglect ... 5Children’s Services ....... 74Health insurance programs ... 47Mental Health services ... 57Public Health Nurses ...... 45Region offices and services 75
Dept. of the Attorney General …… 33Dept. of Labor .................... 19Developmental Pediatrics …. 38Disability Rights Center of ME 8, 75Dorothy Ames Trust Fund ... 14East Grand Health Center .... 38Eastern Maine AIDS Network ... 76
Lending Library ………. 36Eastern ME Med. Center …. 42EIM a Division of Senior Plus 76
INDEX
PATHFINDER 106 HELPING HANDS
Empowering Life ................... 58Families United ............ 65Fish River Rural Health 38, 58, 65Food Listings by Community 28-29Food Stamp Program .... 29, 75Friends of Aroostook ... 76G.E.A.R. Parent Network .... 77, 88General Assistance ….… 14 , 29Genetics Program ……….…. 42GIFT (Grace Interfaith Food Table) 29Good As New Thrift Shop ...… 11Good Samaritan Thrift and Gift Shop 11Good Samaritan Thrift Shop 12Good Shepherd ……………. 12Good Shepherd Ministries 12Goold Health Systems .... 44, 77Green Valley Association ….. 58Helping Hands for Children &
Families ........................ 77Helping Neighbors ..... 77
Helpline (AMHC Crisis Intervention) 72Homeless Services of Aroostook 68Hope and Justice Project 5, 68, 85Hospice of Aroostook ......... 46Howard and Espa Michaud
Charitable Trust ............ 14Houlton Band of Maliseets 6, 39Houlton Regional Hospital ... 42
Nutrition Counseling .... 62Positive Steps Physical Therapy 51Support Groups ..... 87-88Wellness Programs … 25
Housing Authorities …….. 30Hunters for the Hungry … 29Husson College ………… 20Job Corps, Loring ............. 19Katahdin Valley Health Center 39
Kids Count ................. 9Kindred Spirits ............... 58Knot II Bragg Farm ………. 41Learning Disabilities Association 9, 78Legal Services for the Elderly 33Life By Design .................. 58Little Feathers Headstart …. 21Long-Term Ombudsman ….. 11Loring Job Corps ………….. 19Madawaska Out Patient Center 39Madigan Home Health Care ...... 44Maine also see MEMaine Bureau of Consumer Credit
Protection................ 33MaineCare ……………….... 47Maine Children’s Alliance ... 9Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and
Hard of Hearing ..................... 24,78Maine Education Services ……. 14Maine Jobs Council ………….. 19Maine Kids Kin ........... 78-79Maine Parent Federation ….... 79
Lending Library ............. 36Maine Veteran’s Home .......... 31Make A Wish Foundation ..... 14Maliseet Health Department ...6, 39Maliseet Headstart ............ 21MAPS Worldwide ......... 6, 65, 69Manes and Tails ................. 67March of Dimes ................. 65Martha & Mary’s Ministries .. 29Massage Therapy ............ 50Meals on Wheels ................... 29ME Center for Integrated Rehab 49ME Civil Liberties Union ... 9, 33ME Dept. of Corrections ....... 34ME Dept. of Education ……. 18
INDEX
PATHFINDER 107 HELPING HANDS
ME Dept. of Health and HumanServices see Dept. of Health ...
ME Developmental Disabilities Council 9ME Educational Opportunity Center 20ME Equal Justice Project .... 34ME Human Rights Commission 9, 34ME Lawyer Referral & Info. 34ME Migrant Education ……. 18ME State Library Outreach … 37ME State Housing Authority 31Meals on Wheels ………....... 29Mercy Medical Airlift ....... 92Micmac Service Unit …… 39Military St. Baptist preschool 21Myrtle Tree ……………….. 41National Association of Self Employed 47National Multiple Sclerosis ... 80
Lending Library ............ 37New Day Counseling .............. 59Northern Aquatics ..........51, 67Northern Aroostook Association for
People with Special Needs ..…. 80Northern ME Community College 20Northern Maine General ….... 59Northern ME Medical Center 43
Med. Nutrition Therapy Services 62Occupational Therapy ... 50Physical Therapy ... 51Psychiatric Inpatient Clinic ...Wellness Programs ….... 26
Northern ME Speech &Language Services ……... 50
Northern New England CommunityResource - Batterer’s Intervention ... 85Northern Physical Therapy & Rehab 51Northern Prosthetics .......... 48Opportunity Training Center ... 22
Penquis Dispute Resolution ... 65, 80People Helping People Thrift ... 12Personal Services of Aroostook ….. 81Physical Therapy ................. 51Pines Family Health Centers ... 39Pine Tree Legal ……….……. 34Pregnancy Care Center of
Aroostook County …….… 66Presque Isle Forum ............... 68Presque Isle Indoor pool ...... 68Professional Home Nursing ... 45Promising Futures ……….…. 14Psychologist Info. & Referral … 59Public Health Nurses …... 45, 86Public Law 94-142 ........... 35-36Pulmonary Support Service .. 46, 48Red Cross, American ……... 72Residential Treatment Facility ….. 84Respite Care Services ……... 81Rocking S Ranch ............ 68Ronald McDonald House …. 81Rural Development, USDA ... 32Salvation Army ……. 12, 15, 812nd Hand Rose …………….. 11Seniors/Domestics ………... 46Sister Mary O’Donnell Shelter ….. 68Social Security Administration … 15-16Speaking Up For Us ....... 10, 89St. Andre Home, Inc. …….… 7St. John Valley Associates ... 82St. Mary’s Social Action ...... 16St. Michael’s Center ……… 59Sister Mary O’Donnell Shelter 68State of ME Public Advocate Office 10State of Maine Public Utilities
Commission .................. 10Stepping Stones ................. 66
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PATHFINDER 108 HELPING HANDS
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Sunshine Corner Preschool … 21Technical Exploration Center ... 37The Aroostook Medical Center
(TAMC) ...................... 43Acute Inpatient Rehab ... 48Childbirth Education Classes 64Diatitians …………….. 62Lending Library ……….. 37Occupational Therapy … 50Out Patient Speech ...... 50Physical Therapy ……… 51Physician Referral ……. 47Primary Care Health Services 40TAMC Neuro Rehab ........ 49Wellness Programs ….... 27
The Brain Injury Associationof America….......... 10, 82
The Cubby ......................... 12The Good Samaritan Agency …. 7, 11The Maine Children’s Home
for Little Wanderers .…… 7The Maine Long-Term Care
Ombudsman Program …..... 11The Nehemiah Project ....... 60The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. 60
The Starkey Hearing Foundation(Hear Now Program) ..... 16
Therapeutic Massage and Spa ... 50Togas VA Medical Center ...... 40United Cerebral Palsy, Respuite Care ... 81University of Maine at Fort
Kent (UMFK) …………. 20University of Maine at Presque
Isle (UMPI) …………… 20University of Maine
Cooperative Extension .... 62University of New EnglandMSW Program 20USDA Rural Development ... 32Valley Home Health ..……. 46Veteran’s Center ….…......… 54Victim Witness Advocates 35, 82Visiting Nurses of Aroostook … 46Volunteer Lawyer’s Project 35WIC ……………....…… 29, 62Wings Flights of Hope ......... 92WINGS for Children and
Families ……………… 60Women Unlimited ………. 20Women, Work, & Community 19, 83Women’s Project ........... 84Youth Network ………….. 83
PATHFINDER 109 HELPING HANDS
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